Poster for the 1947 film Jivin’ in Be-Bop, starring Dizzy Gillespie and “the Hubba Hubba Girls,” among others
Behind Fred Hersch there’s a view of Central Park. Billows of lush trees buffer the bright, sunny green of the Sheep Meadow, bracketed by the … Read More “The Many Keys of Fred Hersch”
It makes sense to draw parallels between the artfully quiet and thoughtful music of protean Scottish drummer/composer Sebastian Rochford and the gentle conversation he makes … Read More “Sebastian Rochford’s Quiet ‘Diary’”
OK, that’s funny, but it also implies a problem. People who dismiss the accordion as soon as they hear it, as soon as it triggers … Read More “The Accordion in Jazz: Who’s Laughing Now?”
Taurey Butler finds a home away from home
