Hear that, in the distance? It’s getting closer. Now it’s within earshot and in sight, just two days away. The … More
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Jazz in Montreal
The Festival International De Jazz De Montreal — aka the Montreal Jazz Festival — remains one of the best and largest events of its kind in the world.
Acme Jazz Garage — Ascending?
I seldom write about my own projects here, but thought I’d throw out a quick note about the CD recently … More
Happy JazzApril — Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month
Jazz is alive and, well, in surprisingly good shape for its age, particularly given the ravages of time, the advent … More
Just Around the Corner: The Montreal International Jazz Fest
It’s that time of year again: I get to take in the announcements of world-class artists playing amazing summer 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
Marcus Miller, “Renaissance” (CD review)
(recently published in JazzTimes; direct link) Marcus Miller, “Renaissance” (Concord Jazz) Fastest, most melodic thumb in jazz-funk or not—and on … More
Montreal Jazz Fest: Stanley Clarke Band/ S.M.V./ Victor Wooten Band (concert review)
Great bassists were in abundance at the recently concluded 33rd annual Montreal Jazz Festival. I reviewed several of the bassist-led … More
Trumpet Men on the Big Screen: Dueling Miles Davis Biopics?; and a Louis Armstrong Flick
It’s been common knowledge, for a little while, that Don Cheadle (Hotel Rwanda, the Ocean’s Eleven films) is directing and … More
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