The Unstoppable Christian McBride — Remembering His Vanguard Show

Huge tone, impeccable technique, compositional acumen, big personality, ambition — just a few of the traits that have driven bassist … More

Ron Carter, “Ron Carter’s Great Big Band” (CD review)

(recently reviewed for Jazz Times; direct link) Ron Carter, Ron Carter’s Great Big Band (Sunnyside) Given the thousands of recordings … More

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