Friday, September 4 2009
Great City, a Great City’s Music: The Vancouver International Jazz Festival
Our jazz critic Will Layman spent a full week soaking up the music -- and the city -- offered by what may be North America's finest jazz festival.
Wednesday, December 17 2008
The Best Jazz of 2008
More than ever, the best jazz is coming from small labels, and more than ever the best draws a decent slice from the dynamics of rock and pop music without itself being a commercial venture.
Wednesday, December 3 2008
Kind of Blue Revisited: The 50th Anniversary of the Greatest (Jazz) Album of All Time
A staple of modern music for nearly 50 years, Kind of Blue is near-impossible to hear with fresh ears. But perhaps that is precisely why it needs some re-examining.
Friday, November 30 2007
Sarah Vaughan: Live at the 1971 Monterey Jazz Festival
This is a fairly bored never-before-released set from a time when jazz had no idea how to exist in the world of rock 'n' roll.
Thursday, October 25 2007
John Coltrane: Interplay
Coltrane's supportive role as a sideman is highlighted on this five-disc collection of "blowing sessions" recorded for Prestige in the late '50s.
Thursday, October 12 2006
Geri Allen: Timeless Portraits and Dreams
A fantastic jazz trio gets somewhat stuck in a web of other voices and intentions -- but still plays great.
Wednesday, May 17 2006
Jimmy Cobb: Marsalis Music Honors Jimmy Cobb
A solid band pedigree propels this recording to impressive height.
