Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story (film review)

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

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

As fellow musicians, other friends, and readers know by now, I have a complicated relationship with the Clearwater Jazz Holiday. … More

Derek Trucks possesses one of the most expressive, intriguing and pliable instrumental voices of any genre. He’s a young but … More

Blue Note Celebrates Its History … Again A band organized by Blue Note, specializing in music from that label’s archives? … More