Tuesday, April 21 2009
Brian Blade: Mama Rosa
The best drummer in the world sort of makes a Joni Mitchell album.
Friday, January 23 2009
Middleman: Joshua Redman and Jazz’s Vanishing Division
"The position of not taking a side has endured." Joshua Redman talks about the hoary division between tradition and innovation, the spatial approach to doubled rhythm sections, and jazz's academic antidote.
Tuesday, December 11 2007
The Best Jazz of 2007
In spite of the perception of jazz as an increasingly niche market, the year's best show a style of music that remains ever youthful in its exploration of new territories, expanding its diversity and range of expression.
Friday, September 28 2007
Joni Mitchell: Shine
An environmentally fired-up Joni returns to songwriting with a gloomy, beautiful set of chamber-pop.
Thursday, July 19 2007
Kenny Werner: Lawn Chair Society
Fully integrated electro-acoustic jazz from a journeyman pianist -- a revelation.
