It was bracing to stroll into a brand-new creation for a story about destruction. Sixty years after its opening and 45 years after its last … Read More “Etienne Charles’ San Juan Hill Reopens New York’s David Geffen Hall” The post Etienne Charles’ San Juan Hill Reopens New York’s David Geffen Hall appeared first on
There’s always been something special about the drumming of now-octogenarian Al Foster. His light but firm touch, spacious yet driving time phrasing, and buoyant drum … Read More “Al Foster: Reflections (Smoke Sessions)” The post Al Foster: Reflections (Smoke Sessions) appeared first on JazzTimes.
In the early autumn, I was heading back into the city of Boston on the subway from a leafy suburb where I had watched a … Read More “Up On the Corner, Out on the Street” The post Up On the Corner, Out on the Street appeared first on JazzTimes.
Lionel Loueke’s original HH went far enough—keeping in mind that “far enough” depends greatly on the direction(s). Loueke, bless him, found a few new directions … Read More “Gilles Peterson/Lionel Loueke: HH Reimagined (Edition)” The post Gilles Peterson/Lionel Loueke: HH Reimagined (Edition) appeared first on JazzTimes.
Dancing pop-violin sensation Lindsey Stirling releases her enchanting Christmas album Snow Waltz via Concord Records (out on vinyl November 18th). Laced with immersive arrangements and mesmerizing melodies, Snow Waltzemerges as a remarkable new entry in the holiday-music canon, proving Stirling’s extraordinary gift as an instrumental storyteller. Listen here: https://found.ee/LS_SnowWaltz Alongside the album, Lindsey also released a new video for focus track “Snow
Just months before his death, the legendary Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong fired up his reel-to-reel tape recorder at his home in Corona, Queens, New York and recorded himself reciting Samuel Clement Moore’s beloved poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” popularly known as “The Night Before Christmas.” It’s unknown why exactly the ailing artist felt compelled to record the holiday staple months after Christmas
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Iggy Pop covers Leonard Cohen with a resonating new version of “You Want It Darker,” the unforgettable title track of the legendary songwriter’s final album released in 2016. “There’s nobody like Leonard, not in the whole world,” said Pop. It’s the latest single from Here It Is: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen, a remarkable album produced by Larry Klein that features
On October 21, Norah Jones will release I Dream Of Christmas (Deluxe), a newly expanded 24-track edition of the 9-time GRAMMY-winning singer, songwriter, and pianist’s beloved 2021 holiday album, a delightful and comforting collection of timeless seasonal favourites and affecting originals. The Deluxe edition features 11 additional songs including bonus tracks and live performances, as well as a brand-new studio
Although Thumbscrew began life as a collaboration between three of the most singular voices in modern jazz—guitarist Mary Halvorson, bassist Michael Formanek, and drummer Tomas … Read More “Thumbscrew: Multicolored Midnight (Cuneiform)” The post Thumbscrew: Multicolored Midnight (Cuneiform) appeared first on JazzTimes.