As a JazzTimes writer, I can talk about the powers of a dynamic drummer until I’m blue in the face: the weight of each tom-tom’s … Read More “Chops: What Bassists Listen for in Drummers” The post Chops: What Bassists Listen for in Drummers appeared first on JazzTimes.
Trevor Dunn is the consummate model of jazz-metal mashups. The prolific bassist and composer has meted out the heaviest of bottom-end riffage as a member … Read More “Trevor Dunn’s Trio-Convulsant avec Folie à Quatre: Séances (Pyroclastic)” The post Trevor Dunn’s Trio-Convulsant avec Folie à Quatre: Séances (Pyroclastic) appeared first on JazzTimes.
The original rendition of “Silent Night”, was written in 1818 by a young priest named Joseph Mohr, with music composed by Franz Xaver Grover. MARIAH.’s rendition of “SILENT NIGHT” was produced by Mike Gardner. “With so much happening in the loud trajectory that is this world, I’m hopeful that listeners come to a place of quiet reflection and hope- hope
If you ever needed a comprehensive introduction to the appeal of Ahmad Jamal’s straight bop work, the two volumes of Emerald City Nights may just … Read More “Ahmad Jamal: Emerald City Nights: Live at the Penthouse 1963-1964/1965-1966 (Jazz Detective)” The post Ahmad Jamal: Emerald City Nights: Live at the Penthouse 1963-1964/1965-1966 (Jazz Detective) appeared
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I can personally testify that Antonio Sánchez, who adopted the sobriquet “Bad Hombre” several years ago for a solo drums-and-electronics album, is a truly nice … Read More “Antonio Sánchez: Not Such a Bad Hombre After All” The post Antonio Sánchez: Not Such a Bad Hombre After All appeared first on JazzTimes.
In the history of New York jazz clubs, Pookie’s Pub barely lands on the radar. The Hudson Street space was miles away from the Village … Read More “Elvin Jones: Revival: Live at Pookie’s Pub (Blue Note)” The post Elvin Jones: Revival: Live at Pookie’s Pub (Blue Note) appeared first on JazzTimes.
All hail Bill Frisell—the Man, the Myth, the Marksman—but this set had me from “Johnathan Blake.” Gigging in Ravi Coltrane’s band a few years back, … Read More “Bill Frisell: Four (Blue Note)” The post Bill Frisell: Four (Blue Note) appeared first on JazzTimes.
Musically, Sarah Elizabeth Charles has been stretching her wings since the release of her last album with her band Scope, 2017’s Free of Form. The Brooklyn … Read More “Sarah Elizabeth Charles: Blank Canvas (Stretch/Ropeadope)” The post Sarah Elizabeth Charles: Blank Canvas (Stretch/Ropeadope) appeared first on JazzTimes.
Herbie Hancock assembled the Headhunters in 1973, putting the fun in funk-jazz for a platinum-selling debut album that joined the piano giant with percussionist Bill … Read More “The Headhunters: Speakers in the House (Ropeadope)” The post The Headhunters: Speakers in the House (Ropeadope) appeared first on JazzTimes.