Jazz Articles about Eric T. Johnson

Eric T. Johnson: Herbie Nichols, Vol. 1

by Riel Lazarus
May 5, 2003

Some four decades after his untimely death, appreciation for Herbie Nichols' unique musical gifts has at last reached an audible pitch. With tributes by Roswell Rudd, the Herbie Nichols Project and a sparse-load of others already in the can, guitarist Eric T. Johnson jumps into the fray with his newest release. As those who have tried their hand will readily attest, the late pianist's music is far from a walk in the park. Though brimming with beauty, ...