jazz Archive
14 Oct 2026
George Terry McDonald: Here Comes Trouble
Sometimes art and music merely coexist. In special cases, they can complement each other. There are few artists with a mastery of both forms, individuals who can draw from the […]
01 Oct 2026
30 Days Out, October 2026 #1: Luna, Macon Music Revue, Trombone Shorty, Thundercat
Some great nationally-touring acts in this one. I’ll get back to 30 Days Out covering some WNC artists presently. Meantime… Artist: Luna Venue: Grey Eagle Date: Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 […]
30 Sep 2026
Hundred-word Reviews, September 2026 #3
Here are four more quick reviews. Solid stuff all. Young Rell – Young Rell The team at the Little Village foundation have long distinguished themselves by their curated approach to […]
20 Aug 2026
Hundred-word Reviews, August 2026 #3: Jazz
For this installment of my Hundred-word Reviews, I take a quick look at five archival jazz releases. Four of them are sourced from newly-discovered private tapes documenting performances at Chicago’s […]
28 Jul 2026
Album Review: Ray Barretto – Acid
Launched in New York City in 1964, Fania Records quickly became a major force in the salsa music world. Over the years, Fania has released important works by some of […]
21 Jul 2026
Hundred-word Reviews for July 2026: Blues and Jazz
So much good music, so little time. Here’s a quick look at five newish releases. Duke Robillard – Blast Off! Guitairst Duke Robillard has been a recording artist for more […]
20 Jul 2026
George Benson: A ‘Dream’ Deferred… Until Now
Jazz fans have long known and appreciated the artistry of guitarist George Benson. Debuting on record in 1964, Benson scored toward the end of that decade with 1968’s Shape of […]
30 Jun 2026
Bayete’s Electric Gospel: ‘Seeking Other Beauty’ (Part 2 of 2)
Continued from Part One… What were some of the other forces that influenced you at that time? I grew up in the church. My maternal grandmother was an evangelist and […]
29 Jun 2026
Bayete’s Electric Gospel: ‘Seeking Other Beauty’ (Part 1 of 2)
A shorter, edited version of this interview was previously published in The Tonearm. Coming out of a classical and jazz foundation, Bay Area-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Bayeté (Todd Cochran) created […]
12 Jun 2026
Book Review: Listening to Prestige
One potential function of a book-length treatment of a subject is as a springboard to initiate a wider discussion. In the hands of a skilled writer, a book about a […]