Jazz Articles about Prince

About Prince

Rediscovery

A Sonic Compass: A Journey Through Prince's N·E·W·S

by Giulia Bianchi
November 2, 2023

It is indisputable that musician, composer, singer, actor, and producer Prince Rogers Nelson has been one of the most prolific and committed musical artists of all time. With an enduring career spanning over five decades, the virtuoso mastered a plethora of instruments, perpetually exploring and trailblazing new creative horizons. His music is steeped in a timeless fusion of musical genres which is the trademark of his unique and abiding spirit. 2003: The Year of Instrumental Releases A curious ...

Radio & Podcasts

Purple Jazz: A Tribute to Prince, Part 2

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 27, 2023

This week we look into both the jazz side of Prince, including the unexpressed potentials of his collaboration with Miles Davis, and covers of his music by notable jazz players, from Nina Simone to Joshua Redman. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Nina Simone “Sign 'O' the Times (Outtake)" A Single Woman (Expanded Version) (Rhino/Elektra) 0:16 Host talks 5:50 Malcolm Braff “Sexy M.F." Inside (Enja) 7:00 Host ...

Radio & Podcasts

Purple Jazz: A Tribute to Prince, Part 1

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 20, 2023

Prince who would have turned 65 this year. He may have left us over seven years ago, but the influence of his music continues unequalled, including on the world of jazz, with which he's often flirted. Here a selection of some intriguing examples of “purple jazz," including some extended jamming by Prince himself. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)"0:00 Helen Sung “Alphabet Street" Helenistique (Fresh Sound/New Talent) 0:16 ...

Book Review

Prince: Let’s Go Crazy (Prince and the Making of Purple Rain)

by Nenad Georgievski
April 23, 2016

Let's Go Crazy: Prince and the Making of Purple Rain Alan Light 304 pages ISBN: 1476776725 Atria Books 2014 Musician Prince is one of the enduring enigmas of today's pop music. Throughout the years this eclectic, mercurial and prolific genius has dazzled, enraged and confused audiences and music critics alike both with his anarchic approach to music making, writing songs that oozed with sexuality, keeping the temperature rising with explicit shows, which ...

Interview

Kind of Purple: Jazz Musicians On Prince

by Kurt Gottschalk
April 21, 2016

"Do you know who Prince kinda reminds me of, particularly as a pianist? Duke! Yeah, he's the Duke Ellington of the eighties to my way of thinking."--Miles Davis The tops of the pop charts isn't where we often expect to find genius. Brilliant performers sometimes, expert attention grabbers maybe more often, but it's not generally where ground is broken. Prince may not have topped the singles charts in some time, but then the charts aren't what ...

Live Review

Prince at Mohegan Sun Arena

by Scott H. Thompson
January 4, 2014

Prince Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, CT December 29, 2013 I don't know where he finds 'em... but Prince has put together an incredible 20-piece band fronted by the female power trio of 3rd Eye Girl. He tore the roof off of Connecticut's Mohegan Sun Arena during a 3-night run December 27-29, 2013. At the end of the jam, there were about 12 horn players onstage with a rhythm section, backup singers and ...