JazzTimes 10: Essential Jazz Flute Albums
The flute is almost universally regarded as a secondary instrument in jazz. Only a handful of players claim it as their main axe, and if … Read More “JazzTimes 10: Essential Jazz Flute Albums”
Lists
Expand your jazz knowledge with our JazzTimes 10 lists, Artist’s Choice playlists, and Before & After listening session features.
JazzTimes 10: Essential Dollar Brand/Abdullah Ibrahim Recordings
The man once known as Adolphus “Dollar” Brand took several decades, countries, and even incarnations of himself to develop the style that is now immediately identifiable … Read More “JazzTimes 10: Essential Dollar Brand/Abdullah Ibrahim Recordings”
Before & After: Miguel Zenón
Over the course of his distinguished recording career, Miguel Zenón has frequently drawn inspiration from the folk traditions of his native Puerto Rico. On his … Read More “Before & After: Miguel Zenón”
Artist’s Choice: Lafayette Gilchrist Shares His “Musical Epiphanies”
Musical epiphanies are moments in my own listening experience that have inspired me to create. These recordings are directly or indirectly responsible for the path … Read More “Artist’s Choice: Lafayette Gilchrist Shares His “Musical Epiphanies””
JazzTimes 10: Essential Donald Byrd Recordings
Due to what can only be classified as some unfortunate oversight, a strange fate has befallen Donald Byrd: In the general pantheon of great jazz … Read More “JazzTimes 10: Essential Donald Byrd Recordings”
JazzTimes 10: Jazz Albums with Strings
Yes, of course Charlie Parker with Strings makes the list. It’s the wellspring, the album from which all the other “with strings” albums came. It’s … Read More “JazzTimes 10: Jazz Albums with Strings”
60 Jazz Tracks, Albums, and More to Check Out on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day, the online retailer’s summer version of Black Friday, returns on July 15 and 16. Prime Members will be given huge deals on … Read More “60 Jazz Tracks, Albums, and More to Check Out on Amazon Prime Day”
JazzTimes 10: Very Late Duke Ellington Albums
This list began life as merely “Late Ellington”—inclusive of everything he did after his 1956 triumph at Newport. An informal survey of jazz lovers and … Read More “JazzTimes 10: Very Late Duke Ellington Albums”
Artist’s Choice: Leni Stern on West African Music
I owe an enormous gratitude to West Africa and all of the musicians that I’ve had the honor of playing with; they have been my … Read More “Artist’s Choice: Leni Stern on West African Music”
