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.
Thursday, July 17 2008
Double Standards
What does it say about our time and place that our two boldest -- maybe best -- jazz singers, Patricia Barber and Cassandra Wilson, are returning to singing standards again?
Friday, June 13 2008
Cassandra Wilson: Loverly
On her exciting new release, Loverly, Cassandra Wilson further solidifies her status as not only the most brilliant jazz singer of her generation, but one of the New South’s most provocative voices.
