Dezron Douglas: Before & After
For Dezron Douglas, a musical career was a family legacy, and it began early. “I’ve been playing bass in church since I was seven or … Read More “Dezron Douglas: Before & After”
Lists
Expand your jazz knowledge with our JazzTimes 10 lists, Artist’s Choice playlists, and Before & After listening session features.
Artist’s Choice: Junius Paul on Electric Bass Giants
A vast amount of electric bassists and basslines have provided a great influence on my musical approach, making it very difficult for me to choose … Read More “Artist’s Choice: Junius Paul on Electric Bass Giants”
Before & After: Roger Kellaway
Roger Kellaway recently hit a major milestone: He turned 80 on November 1. For many who reach that monumental threshold, it’s a time for reflection … Read More “Before & After: Roger Kellaway”
JazzTimes 10: Grammy-Winning Solos
The Grammy Award for Best Improvised Jazz Solo has had more than one incarnation; it began as “Best Jazz Performance, Individual” in 1959 and went … Read More “JazzTimes 10: Grammy-Winning Solos”
2019 Readers’ Poll Results
Voting for the 2019 JazzTimes Readers’ Poll was conducted via an online survey at JazzTimes.com. Winners are bolded; runners-up are listed below in order of … Read More “2019 Readers’ Poll Results”
2019 Expanded Critics’ Poll Results
For this annual companion poll to last issue’s Top 50 Critics’ Picks, our regular contributors participated in this survey based on our yearly readers’ poll. … Read More “2019 Expanded Critics’ Poll Results”
23 Games to Play Today: A Chick Corea Playlist
As a companion to our January/February 2020 cover story on Chick Corea, here are 23 highlights of his prolific recording career. Listen to a Spotify … Read More “23 Games to Play Today: A Chick Corea Playlist”
JazzTimes 10: Great Albums of the Loft-Jazz Era
The Loft Era was one of the most fertile periods in jazz lore … that hasn’t actually entered jazz lore to speak of. Lasting from … Read More “JazzTimes 10: Great Albums of the Loft-Jazz Era”
Artist’s Choice: Jacky Terrasson on Piano Players You Know Right Away
There are certain pianists that just can’t hide—not that they would want to. I’ve always been fascinated by those who have developed such a strong … Read More “Artist’s Choice: Jacky Terrasson on Piano Players You Know Right Away”