50 LPs from 35 Years of JazzTimes, Part III
Charles Mingus Changes One & Changes Two (Atlantic, 1974) The first time I heard Mingus’ music I couldn’t believe it. It was 1964, I was … Read More “50 LPs from 35 Years of JazzTimes, Part III”
Lists
Expand your jazz knowledge with our JazzTimes 10 lists, Artist’s Choice playlists, and Before & After listening session features.
The Year ’04 in Review: Highs and Lows
From the opening of jazz’s Taj Mahal in New York City to major artists self-releasing their CDs, from an unlikely tribute album rising up to be the album of the year to the incredible amounts of musical creativity in the face of ongoing economic uncertainy-this is the year in jazz.
2004 Year in Preview
We give you release dates and data on some of the biggest CDs scheduled for release this year. (Including the Big Sur-gazing Charles Lloyd’s duets CD with Billy Higgins.) Use it as a guide-but please, no wagering.
Highs and Lows 2003
Snapshots, rabbit punches and kudos from and for the year that was.
Secret Strings: 10 Most Underrated Guitarists in the History of Jazz
“Like it or not, guitarists apart from Charlie Christian do not rank in importance in jazz as highly as horn players or pianists,” wrote guitarist … Read More “Secret Strings: 10 Most Underrated Guitarists in the History of Jazz”
Who’s Overrated? Who’s Underrated?
How many jazz critics does it take to form a consensus? One. Any more than that and you’re asking for trouble. As JazzTimes editor, I’m … Read More “Who’s Overrated? Who’s Underrated?”
