Interview News

Under Your Skin / Rockyoumentally Interviews: Terence Blanchard, Eric Mingus, Marshall Allen, Leena Conquest & Wu Fei

Source: All About Jazz
October 16, 2008

“Under Your Skin" is a cultural mosaic on the art of music and its creators. Terence Blanchard Interview - Working with Spike Lee / Katrina Eric Mingus Interview Leena Conquest Interview Wu Fei Interview ...

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Root Doctor Guitarist Greg Nagy Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
October 15, 2008

Root Doctor had its humble beginnings in Lansing, Michigan's fertile open mic scene. Freddie Cunningham (lead vocals) and James Williams (bass, vocals) first played together as a pick-up band, but both instantly recognized their chemistry and Root Doctor was soon born.

Lead guitarist Greg Nagy, considered an exceptionally soulful and creative blues player, has shared the bill and stage with such luminaries as John Mayall, Taj Mahal, Macy Gray, G.E. Smith, Eddie Clearwater, Larry McCray, Ronnie Earl, Teddy Morgan, and ...

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Trombonist/Composer John Fedchock Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
October 14, 2008

On October 30, 31 and November 1, 2008, the University of the Arts will hold an exciting symposium and series of concerts dedicated to the memory of the great trumpeter, Clifford Brown. This interview, with trombonist/big band leader John Fedchock, is the second of two interviews conducted in advance of this event, sponsored by the University of the Arts and the Philadelphia Jazz Heritage Project, the first being with legendary saxophonist Lou Donaldson.

At the performance, Fedchock will be premiering ...

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Saxophone Legend Lou Donaldson Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
October 13, 2008

Lou Donaldson is one of the all-time great alto saxophonists in the bebop tradition. He came up in New York in the 1950s, latched onto the style of Charlie Parker and his cohorts, and has been going strong ever since, with numerous recordings and a hefty schedule of concerts and club dates. He has fronted many groups and worked as a sideman in groups led by some of the greatest jazz musicians of the last half of the 20th century. ...

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Tubaist Bob Stewart Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
October 9, 2008

Over his 40-year career, tubaist Bob Stewart has redefined his instrument's role in modern jazz. His thundering, breathy grooves and fluid improvisations have been integral to the work of a who's who of creative musicians, including Arthur Blythe, David Murray and Carla Bley, as well as to Stewart's own impressive discography as a leader.

AAJ Contributor Matthew Miller spoke with Stewart about his early years, the Jazz Composer's Orchestra, Charles Mingus and more.

Check out Bob Stewart: Brassy Bass Lines ...

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Rusty and Laurie Wright of Rusty Wright Blues Band Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
October 8, 2008

Throughout the history of showbiz, there have been married couples who have shared the stage together. Add to that list the names of Laurie and Rusty Wright, of the Rusty Wright Blues Band (RWB) from Flint, Michigan.

When Rusty was called upon to fill in for the guitarist for the band Laurie was playing with (so her band could honor contracts to which they were committed), Rusty and Laurie discovered they also enjoyed working together. After chasing the elusive dollar ...

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Trumpeter Leroy Jones Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
October 7, 2008

While New Orleans may not be as popular as some of her sisters to the North, her personality and charm are second to none. She is as diversified as the people who live within her boundaries. hether times are hard or happy, joyful or mournful, she always has a song in her heart that she is willing to share. Not to mention, this is one lady who knows how to party.

Jazz trumpeter, vocalist, and New Orleans native Leroy Jones ...

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Saxophonist Kenny Garrett Interviewed at AAJ...And More

Source: All About Jazz
October 6, 2008

Detroit's Kenny Garrett is a restless man. Before he'd even released his 2006 Nonesuch album Beyond The Wall, he'd already moved on to a different band with a completely different repertoire. And it's always been like that for Garrett, who is constantly searching for new territory to mine and new corners of the world—both geographical and musical—to explore.

For his album Sketches of MD (Mack Avenue, 2008), Garrett is invoking the spirit of his former boss, trumpeter Miles Davis. The ...

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