Now’s the Time, Jazz for Social Justice!
JAZZ MUSIC HAS BEEN ACCEPTED as the world’s and America’s greatest art form. This music and some of its great artists are known for innovation, … Read More “Now’s the Time, Jazz for Social Justice!”
It’s a slow burn, and sometimes it seems whisper-thin. Yet the power of Promises is in its exquisite crawl: a long, dark tunnel with each of Pharoah’s sax breaks coming on like a sudden burst of radiant sunlight. The saxophonist finally gets a real release about 11 minutes before the 46-minute piece ends—and the long buildup is more than worth it. MICHAEL J. WEST
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