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Like another Philadelphia-bred bassist—Christian McBride—Gerald Veasley wears a lot of hats. He started playing professionally in the late ’70s with the fusion band Reverie, and … Read More “Gerald Veasley: Everybody Has Something to Say”
Chilliwack (pop. 100,000) is a rural Canadian town, about a 90-minute drive east from Vancouver, in British Columbia’s agricultural heartland. It’s known for its mild … Read More “Trad-Jazz Revivalist Bria Skonberg Explores New Territory”
For most of its recent tour, the Chick Corea Trio has opened its concerts with a seemingly ordinary tuning ritual. Corea plays a series of … Read More “Chick Corea Is the Well-Tempered Clavierist”
That the modifier “rising” should no longer be applied to “star” when describing the remarkable vocalist Jazzmeia Horn is apparent throughout her sophomore release, Love … Read More “Artistry, Inc.: Jazzmeia Horn’s Personal Creativity Corporation”
One of the many highlights of the 40th Detroit Jazz Festival was a freewheeling conversation in the Talk Tent between three charismatic female vocalists. The … Read More “Sheila Jordan, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Veronica Swift: Three Generations of Vocal Jazz”
Veronica Swift’s raw talent was derived from the perfect blend of nature and nurture. She’s the daughter of pianist Hod O’Brien and jazz vocalist Stephanie … Read More “Veronica Swift: The Real Deal”
Despite his roots in Philadelphia, Johnathan Blake is the quintessential New York City jazz drummer. He’s played with a virtual who’s-who of the jazz scene; … Read More “Johnathan Blake: Fascinated by Rhythm”
There’s a story Nile Rodgers likes to share, an early career lesson. It was at the onset of the 1970s; the precocious guitarist—still a teenager … Read More “Nile Rodgers: From Jazz Roots”
I love hanging out with George Benson. He loves music and he loves life. And he unapologetically enjoys the finer things in life. Walking through George’s … Read More “George Benson Tells Marcus Miller Like It Is”
