Before & After with Ryan Keberle
“It’s amazing how versatile the trombone is, and can be, and will continue to be,” Ryan Keberle said about the state of his instrument circa … Read More “Before & After with Ryan Keberle”
Lists
Expand your jazz knowledge with our JazzTimes 10 lists, Artist’s Choice playlists, and Before & After listening session features.
JazzTimes 10: Jelly Roll Morton’s Greatest Performances
Jelly Roll Morton was the first musician of any kind—and what a kind he was—who made me ask myself, “Is this guy for real?” The … Read More “JazzTimes 10: Jelly Roll Morton’s Greatest Performances”
Before & After with Michael Formanek
“My expectations of myself in this are low,” Michael Formanek said over Zoom from the music room of his West Orange, New Jersey house before … Read More “Before & After with Michael Formanek”
Artist’s Choice: Barenaked Ladies’ Jim Creeggan on Paul Chambers
My entry into Paul Chambers’ bass playing was Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue, which I first heard when I was in high school. From there … Read More “Artist’s Choice: Barenaked Ladies’ Jim Creeggan on Paul Chambers”
JazzTimes 10: Essential Stan Getz Recordings
Some years ago, a clerk at a record store recommended that I grab a copy of a compilation CD called Stan Getz for Lovers. It … Read More “JazzTimes 10: Essential Stan Getz Recordings”
Artist’s Choice: Russell Malone on Pat Martino
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is the first in a series of personal tributes to members of the jazz community whom we lost in 2021. We’ll … Read More “Artist’s Choice: Russell Malone on Pat Martino”
Jeff Ballard: Before & After
Jeff Ballard—drummer, bandleader, educator, and intrepid spirit—plops himself down into the chair onstage with a smile and a dark beer. Less than an hour after … Read More “Jeff Ballard: Before & After”
2021 JazzTimes Readers’ Poll Results
Voting for the 2021 JazzTimes Readers’ Poll was conducted via an online survey posted at jazztimes.com. Winners are bolded; runners-up are listed below in order … Read More “2021 JazzTimes Readers’ Poll Results”
2021 JazzTimes Expanded Critics’ Poll Results
For the 2021 JazzTimes Expanded Critics’ Poll, an annual companion to last issue’s Year in Review section (which featured our choices for top 40 new … Read More “2021 JazzTimes Expanded Critics’ Poll Results”
