Doris Day 1922-2019
Doris Day, a singer and actress who began her career as a vocalist with World War II-era big bands before becoming a pop star and … Read More “Doris Day 1922-2019”
Tributes & Obituaries
Journalists and colleagues bid farewell to the jazz community’s departed.
Jazz and Blues Historian Chris Albertson Dies at 87
Chris Albertson, a jazz and blues writer, historian, broadcaster, and record producer best known for his documentation of the life and work of Bessie Smith, … Read More “Jazz and Blues Historian Chris Albertson Dies at 87”
Lee Mergner Remembers Jim Miller
Have you ever known someone for so long that you can’t remember when or where or how or even why you first met? Sometimes we … Read More “Lee Mergner Remembers Jim Miller”
Dave Samuels 1948-2019
Dave Samuels, a Grammy-award winning vibraphonist best known for his work over three decades with the crossover jazz-fusion band Spyro Gyra, passed away April 22 … Read More “Dave Samuels 1948-2019”
Myra Melford Remembers Cecil Taylor
I was a student at Evergreen State College, and it must have happened during my second year, when I was seriously getting into jazz piano. … Read More “Myra Melford Remembers Cecil Taylor”
Ethan Iverson Remembers Lorraine Gordon
They still call New York the Big Apple, but it’s less crunchy and tart than it used to be. Going to the Village Vanguard in … Read More “Ethan Iverson Remembers Lorraine Gordon”
René Marie Remembers Aretha Franklin
“You’re no good. Heartbreaker.” It’s Saturday morning. Late summer of ’67. Our 40-year-old mother is down on her hands and knees. The smell of Johnson’s … Read More “René Marie Remembers Aretha Franklin”
Monty Alexander, Min Xiao-Fen Remember Randy Weston
Monty Alexander, pianist: Randy Weston was one of the most loving human beings I knew. I had the pleasure and honor of touring with him in Europe … Read More “Monty Alexander, Min Xiao-Fen Remember Randy Weston”
Jeff Andrews 1960-2019
Jeff Andrews, an acclaimed and influential electric bassist whose virtuosic technique and fluid sound were a key component of the jazz fusion scene since the … Read More “Jeff Andrews 1960-2019”
Oliver Lake Remembers Hamiet Bluiett
B LUIETT! But, What is his real name? Bluiett ! Bluiett is his real name Oh, I thought it was a nick name, because he … Read More “Oliver Lake Remembers Hamiet Bluiett”
