The least-known persons on the stage on Oct. 29 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood were a trio of young trumpet players: Jean Gaze from … Read More “20th Annual Thelonious Monk Competition: In Walked Brass”
There are important jazz musicians who are more talked and read about than actually heard, and one is Albert Ayler. He did not record extensively. … Read More “Albert Ayler: Playing It With Love”
Eric, I’m gonna miss your ass over here.” It’s Charles Mingus talking to Eric Dolphy in 1964 as the Mingus sextet rehearses in Stockholm. Mingus … Read More “Jazz Icons DVDs: Buried Treasure”
There’s something about cities that have distinct musical traditions within them,” says Aaron Levinson, producer of The Harlem Experiment. “It’s not an accident.” With both … Read More “The Harlem Experiment: A Harlem State Of Mind”
Marchel Ivery, a tenor saxophonist based in the Dallas area, died in his hometown on October 30th after a short illness. He was 69. Although … Read More “Marchel Ivery, Texan Tenor Saxophonist, Dies at 69”
A regular JazzTimes contributor since 1975, Doug Ramsey (pictured) has written his first novel, entitled Poodie James and now available for purchase. The publisher is … Read More “Critic and Rifftides Blogger Doug Ramsey Releases Novel”
Despite its reputation as a hippie dustbowl in middle Tennessee, the 2007 edition of Bonnaroo featured a healthy dose of jazz, from venerated veterans to … Read More “Bonnaroo Music Festival: Hippie Jazz”
Unlike the pop stars of today, Ella Fitzgerald will never go out of fashion. Think of all the songs she made famous and how many … Read More “Ella Fitzgerald: Loving Ella”
Avoiding academic blathering and worshipful reverence, NPR’s Ben Sidran was a deft and effective interviewer. On his program Sidran on Record-which aired from the summer … Read More “Ben Sidran: Sidran on CD”
Forget the freshly minted buzz bands: One of the biggest draws at this year’s South by Southwest music conference in Austin was a jam-packed tribute … Read More “Stax Records: Never Can Say Goodbye”
