Critic’s rating: ★★★(94 minutes; PG-13) It’s impossible for me to approach a documentary about Jazz Fest aka the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage … More
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Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio (CD review)
(originally published in JazzTimes) Gerry Gibbs, Ron Carter, Kenny Baron, “Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio” (Whaling City Sound) For his … More
Clearwater Mayor on Jazz Holiday: “You get what you pay for”
As fellow musicians, other friends, and readers know by now, I have a complicated relationship with the Clearwater Jazz Holiday. … More
Derek Trucks Band: Already Free (CD review)
Derek Trucks possesses one of the most expressive, intriguing and pliable instrumental voices of any genre. He’s a young but … More
The Blue Note 7: Mosaic
Blue Note Celebrates Its History … Again A band organized by Blue Note, specializing in music from that label’s archives? … More