jazz Archive
10 Jan 2024
Pink Martini: A Toast to the World’s Rich Musical Variety (Part 3 of 3)
Continued from Part Two… With such a large and versatile group, you seem capable of taking on most any style or genre to which you set yourselves. Is there a […]
09 Jan 2024
Pink Martini: A Toast to the World’s Rich Musical Variety (Part 2 of 3)
Continued from Part One… Other than personnel changes, how has Pink Martini changed in the years since you began? Well, we’ve grown bigger, so it’s been less about personnel changes […]
08 Jan 2024
Pink Martini: A Toast to the World’s Rich Musical Variety (Part 1 of 3)
Founded in 1994 by Thomas Lauderdale, Pink Martini has carved out a unique niche for itself in the world of music. The large and ever-expanding group combines many genres of […]
01 Jan 2024
30 Days Out, Jan. 2024 #1: Listeso String Quartet, Jackson Stokes, PAKT, Jiji
Happy New Year! The NYE holiday notwithstanding, we’re happily entering the relatively quiet period in Asheville when fewer tourists come ‘round. Happily, touring musical acts are back on the road […]
30 Dec 2023
Album Review: After Ours – Music for Cats
One of the inescapable realities of being a music critic is that one only has the opportunity to cover that which one hears. And so – despite the most valiant […]
22 Dec 2023
Album Review: The Adam Deitch Quartet – Roll the Tape
There’s something truly special about soul jazz. The hybrid form came to its peak of prominence in the ‘60s and 1970s, combining the accessible melodic values of gospel, the passion […]
15 Dec 2023
30 Days Out, December 2023 #2: Russ Wilson, Somewhat Petty, Asheville Symphony, Moon Hooch
Holiday shows (mostly), local artists, mostly. ‘Tis the season! Artist: Russ Wilson Venue: Highland Brewing Date: Sunday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m. Door: $25 A longtime fixture on the WNC music […]
04 Nov 2023
Album Review: The James McGowan Ensemble – Reaching In
It’s often quite intriguing – and musically rewarding – when skilled and creative musicians set about with the goal of bringing together disparate genres. That is the chosen mission of […]
01 Nov 2023
30 Days Out, November 2023 #1: Della Mae, The Trouble Notes, Kingston Trio, Postmodern Jukebox
Lots of American musical forms this go-round: Americana, folk and jazz-pop. Add to that mix some internationally-flavored world-folk, and you’ve got a recipe for a great month of music. Artist: […]
29 Oct 2023
Album Review: Gregory Lewis – Organ Monk Coming Home
This New York City based organist is immersed in jazz, funk and blues. And for his latest album, Lewis has chosen to interpret the work of Thelonious Monk. Fronting a […]