Interview News

An Online Interview with Didier Verna

Source: All About Jazz
October 27, 2006

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Guitarist Nels Cline Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
October 24, 2006

Guitarist Nels Cline's encyclopedic musical knowledge has resulted in a career that's as much marked by diversity as it is a distinctive approach that's inherent, whether it's in the context of noise improv with Sonic Youth guitarist Thurston Moore, the acoustic Quartet Music or the alt-rock band Wilco.

His latest Cryptogramophone release, New Monastery: A View into the Music of Andrew Hill exemplifies his ability to place a heartfelt tribute in a context that honors the spirit, but not necessarily ...

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Trombonist Chris Washburne Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
October 23, 2006

Trombonist, composer and educator Chris Washburne has added another title--activist. Washburne and his longtime partners, The SYOTOS Band, are making a bold political statement on their new album, Land of Nod (Jazzheads, 2006). Like all bold political statements, this one is ... danceable? You read that right. Washburne manages to pack the same punch on the dance floor as always, but he's coupling it with an ideological message intended to give listeners a meaning behind the music.

AAJ Contributor Jason ...

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New Orleans All-Star Brass Band Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
October 17, 2006

With the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina still ensconced in the minds of the American public, despite it being a political hot potato there are those who are grateful for the relief efforts of countries including Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, Morocco, and Senegal.

AAJ contributor Ian Patterson caught up with the New Orleans All-Star Brass Band (formed through Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Centre Foundation) while in Bangkok, Thailand during its state-sponsored tour.

The discussion ranged from the rich musical heritage ...

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Skerik Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
October 16, 2006

Seattle-born saxophonist Skerik isn't a jazz musician. Or at least, he wouldn't say he is, because no contemporary instrumentalist is more indifferent to--even contemptuous of--musical boundaries and genres.

Still, through projects like Garage a Trois and associations with artists including 8-string guitarist Charlie Hunter and drummer Bobby Previte, not to mention his own Syncopated Taint Septet, it's the closest thing to a label that can be applied to this genre-bending/blending musician.

AAJ Contributing Editor Paul Olson caught up with Skerik ...

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Stryker Organ Trio at Cecils this Fri-Sat Oct. 13-14 + WBGO Interview Thursday, Oct. 10th@9AM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 11, 2006

WBGO's Gary Walker Interviews Dave Stryker Thursday, Oct. 12 @ 9am.!

Tune in to 88.3 FM or listen on the Internet http://www.wbgo.org/

We'll be doing our NJ CD release gig for The Chaser on Mel Bay Records this Fri-Sat at Cecils in West Orange NJ. Hope you can come by.

The Dave Stryker Trio

Dave Stryker-guitar Jared Gold-organ Tony Reedus-drums Fri-Sat. Oct. 13-14 9 PM-1:30 Cecil's Jazz Club ...

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Uri Caine Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
October 9, 2006

Philadelphia-born pianist Uri Caine is an extremely well-rounded player with an effortlessly quick improvising wit, and his multi-stylistic musical sensibility and his mastery of both acoustic piano and Fender Rhodes makes him a desirable addition to just about any group. But he's also a composer and arranger of tremendous imagination, with a work ethic to match--which is why his 1993 JMT recording debut Sphere Music has been followed by 15 other CDs that cover an enormous stylistic range.

Contributing Editor ...

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Vocalist Roberta Gambarini Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
October 3, 2006

Although Italian-born vocalist Roberta Gambarini moved to the U.S. eight years ago, up to now she's been best-known and respected among her fellow musicians. With the release of her North American debut CD, Easy to Love (Groovin' High, 2006), the general public is finally being introduced to the exceptional beauty, talent and professionalism that's been impressing top jazz artists for nearly a decade.

AAJ's Dr. Judith Schlesinger caught up with this thirty-something “overnight sensation" as she was about to embark ...

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