Ian Shaw: The Theory of Joy
Great jazz singers, like great comedians, are masters of timing. That Ian Shaw is a virtuoso of both disciplines, balancing standup and concert gigs, speaks … Read More “Ian Shaw: The Theory of Joy”
Great jazz singers, like great comedians, are masters of timing. That Ian Shaw is a virtuoso of both disciplines, balancing standup and concert gigs, speaks … Read More “Ian Shaw: The Theory of Joy”
Among lyricists, Fran Landesman was a master of mise en scène, framing immaculate, insightful playlets that could be witty, wicked, joyous or heartbreaking, often all … Read More “Ian Shaw: A Ghost in Every Bar: The Lyrics of Fran Landesman”
In the astute company of bassist Peter Ind, guitarist David Preston, drummer Gene Calderazzo, pianist Phil Ware, trumpeter Miguel Gorodi and saxophonist Zhenya Strigalev, Shaw … Read More “Ian Shaw: The Abbey Road Sessions”