Jazz musicians frequently don’t get the props they deserve. So programs like the Jazz Journalists Association’s annual JJA Awards are … More
Tag: Anat Cohen
3 Cohens, “Tightrope” (CD review)
(originally published in JazzTimes) 3 Cohens, “Tightrope” (Anzic) With earlier 3 Cohens albums titled Family, Braid and One, the Israeli-born siblings … More
Heavy Hitters Headed to Montreal Jazz Festival
The high-caliber talent, gorgeous concert venues, relaxed outdoor shows, and cosmopolitan setting conspire to make the Montreal International Jazz Festival … More
Give the Bass Player Some: Ron Carter & Esperanza Spalding Top 77th Annual DownBeat Readers Poll
Veteran bassist Ron Carter and young bassist-singer Esperanza Spalding, a Grammy-winning star, grabbed the top spots in this year’s DownBeat … More
Jazz Times: Best of 2008 – Charles Lloyd, Bennie Maupin, More
Rabo de Nube, a 2007 live recording by Charles Lloyd’s quartet, tops the list of 2008 critics’ picks in Jazz … More
Best Jazz CDs of the Year?
It’s always one of a music critic’s toughest jobs. How do you pick out the “best” recordings, of any genre, … More
Early Christmas Present: New Orleans Jazz Fest Lineup Coming Tuesday
Christmas will come early for Jazz Fest fans — the full lineup for next year’s New Orleans Jazz and Heritage … More
Best Jazz CDs of 2008? Down Beat Looks Back
Down Beat’s official critics poll, which isn’t hinged to the calendar year, won’t arrive until August. But the January issue … More
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