AudioFiles: The Best in Bluetooth Guitar Amps
The audio gear we listen to music on has changed radically over the decades. The audio gear we perform music on, not as much. Only … Read More “AudioFiles: The Best in Bluetooth Guitar Amps”
Products & Gear
Get hip to the latest equipment for players and listeners alike in our Gearhead and Audio Files columns.
Gearhead: The Latest & Greatest
NS Design NXTa Radius Bass These new instruments from game-changer Ned Steinberger’s NS Design are all about comfort and playability, and feature a wildly ergonomic … Read More “Gearhead: The Latest & Greatest”
How to Gain Easy Access to Your Digital Music Files
Digital audio technology has become so convenient and so versatile that even the most diehard vinyl-record fan can no longer ignore it. Still, it’s unlikely … Read More “How to Gain Easy Access to Your Digital Music Files”
Listening to Jazz: The Shape of Sound to Come
Audio technology never stands still, but in the last decade it’s felt like the industry’s been running the 100-yard dash every day. In just a … Read More “Listening to Jazz: The Shape of Sound to Come”
Audio Products Gift Guide for the Holidays
Audio products have always been welcome holiday gifts, but in the last few years they’ve become so much easier to give. The explosion of new … Read More “Audio Products Gift Guide for the Holidays”
Bandcamp Is Bringing Back the Record Rack
With music now coming to us from streaming services, downloads, Internet radio and artist websites in addition to traditional physical media like CDs, many jazz … Read More “Bandcamp Is Bringing Back the Record Rack”
Gearhead: DeJohnette Ride Cymbal, Lage Guitar, Vox Keyboard & More
Collings Julian Lage Signature OM1 Guitar This collaborative instrument by Bill Collings and Julian Lage is based on the brilliant young guitarist’s beloved 1939 Martin … Read More “Gearhead: DeJohnette Ride Cymbal, Lage Guitar, Vox Keyboard & More”
Gearhead: Let’s Get Real
For decades, The Real Book was the jazz musician’s favorite piece of contraband (well, it was at least top-five) and a fascinating tale of perseverance … Read More “Gearhead: Let’s Get Real”
AudioFiles: Newvelle Records’ New Model for Vinyl
Even in the best of times, the jazz recording business was, as Duke Ellington termed it, a “money jungle.” Today, when the low royalties paid … Read More “AudioFiles: Newvelle Records’ New Model for Vinyl”
