Jazz Articles about James Asher

James Asher: Raising The Rhythms

by Douglas Payne
September 1, 1999

Too many jazz listeners make the most intolerant music lovers. There is the likable fact that no two people ever define jazz -- or their tastes in it -- the same way. But jazz people too often disregard “other" music (whatever that is) and belittle what others find appealing in “other" music. Don't think so? Consider where you fall on the issue of Kenny G. He's never called what he does jazz. His legions of fans do. But his recent ...