High-caliber jazz instrumentalists, of course, are all over the 17 stages of the Montreal Jazz Festival. I even ran into … More
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Montreal Jazz Fest: I’ve Seen a Few (Editions)
The 42nd edition of the Montreal Jazz Festival will kick off today (June 30) while I’m in the air, enroute … More
Grammys to Jazz: No Prime Time for You!
Despite my best intentions, I tuned in tonight to the Grammys, the music industry’s annual orgy of self-love, er, popularity … More
Vijay Iyer Tops 2017 NPR Jazz Critics Poll
Congrats to pianist-composer Vijay Iyer, who again tops the NPR Jazz Critics Poll, a carryover from the old Village Voice Jazz … 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