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Frank Sinatra: On The Radio: The Lucky Strike "Lite-Up Time" Shows (1949-1950)
by Graham L. Flanagan
With its recently launched Premier Collection, British outfit Acrobat Music makes a strong case for the title of Best Up-and-Coming Label. Along with rare radio sessions by Dave Brubeck, Sarah Vaughan, the classic Miles Davis Quintet and more, one of the highlights of the series has to be an unearthed gem from none other than Frank ...
Jen Shyu: Jade Tongue
by Wilbur MacKenzie
Jen Shyu's approach to musicianship is what many would call consummate. Having begun musical studies at a very early age, she has become a highly accomplished pianist, vocalist, dancer and composer. She began to explore improvisation during her studies at Stanford University and has since become a regular collaborator with saxophonist Steve Coleman. This association is ...
Philip Stein, Muralist Who Adorned Village Vanguard Jazz Club, Dies
On the back-wall mural at the Village Vanguard, the famous jazz club in Greenwich Village, a primordial man and woman burst from a kaleidoscopic background of brightly colored geometric forms. For more than 40 years musicians have gazed, perhaps with some puzzlement, at this visionary artwork, suggestive of birth, creative dynamism and human aspiration. Patrons seated ...
Louis Armstrong Collages at Jazz at Lincoln Center: May 2 September 26, 2009
Jazz at Lincoln Center presents a free art exhibition entitled The Collage Aesthetic of Louis Armstrong: “In the Cause of Happiness." The exhibition is open to the public and features large scale images of collages created by Armstrong from clips of photographs, news stories, postcards, letters, telegrams and other materials that Armstrong artfully affixed to the ...
Ravi Coltrane: Blending Times
by David Adler
By opening Blending Times with “Shine," a wonderful rubato melody by pianist Luis Perdomo, Ravi Coltrane seems to take the spotlight off of himself, making deft use of one of his most potent resources: his working band, with Perdomo, bassist Drew Gress and drummer EJ Strickland. Ever since debuting as a leader, the saxophonist has found ...
McCoy Tyner: Fly With The Wind
by Graham L. Flanagan
McCoy Tyner may be best-known for his legendary tenure with John Coltrane's quartet in the early '60s, as well as his recordings as a leader for Blue Note, but budding fans should investigate his formidable output from the subsequent decade. In 1972, Tyner defected to Orrin Keepnews' Milestone label, where he remained through ...
Barney McAll: Flashbacks
by Russ Musto
The subtle synthesis of diverse influences into an original style is the hallmark of authentic artistry. Australian-born pianist Barney McAll, who has performed with artists as disparate as Groove Collective and Gary Bartz and absorbed the rhythms of Santeria on numerous trips to Cuba, achieves such a fusion on Flashbacks, leading a band featuring guitarist Kurt ...
Jazz in June: An Evening with Uri Caine
Jazz in June: An Evening with Uri Caine Join us for an evening of savory food, wine and exceptional music with Grammy-nominated jazz pianist and composer, Uri Caine. Enjoy a rare opportunity to experience this groundbreaking performer in an intimate setting while benefiting cutting-edge advocacy for people living with HIV/AIDS. All proceeds from this event will ...
Indie Label Beat
by Nick Catalano
I have a European colleague who writes about jazz and possesses a knowledge of labels and their history that is astounding. When we talk about past artists and their various contributions during different periods of their lives, I'm always surprised how often these discussions include considerable time spent on the labels involved. It is amazing how ...
Charnett Moffett: The Art of Improvisation
by Francis Lo Kee
A fascinating recording, The Art of Improvisation is as mysterious as it is a showcase for the formidable bass playing skills of its leader Charnett Moffett; his playing on electric and acoustic basses has a grounded, vocal quality--he always seems to be singing through his instruments. Even when he is playing a fusillade of notes (and ...
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