Winter Jazzfest Review
by R. Emmet Sweeney The seventh annual Winter Jazzfest blew through New York’s West Village last weekend, leaving listeners bulldozed in its wake, stunned by the tunes and the crushing crowds....
View ArticleUndead Jazzfest Review
by R. Emmet Sweeney In its second year, the scruffily charismatic Undead Jazzfest (held June 23-26) expanded to host 50+ bands over four nights, staggered among a fistful of clubs and performance...
View ArticleMary Halvorson
Guitarist Mary Halvorson is one of the most prolific artists on the current jazz/improv scene; she’s appeared on 65 albums since 2003, including several as a leader (she has a trio with bassist John...
View ArticleBA Podcast 46: Chris Lightcap
Chris Lightcap is is a guy I’ve been aware of since the start of his career in the late 90s, when he was playing with Whit Dickey’s trio on the album Transonic. He was also a member of guitarist Joe...
View ArticleBA Podcast 47: Kris Davis
Kris Davis is a really fascinating pianist who’s been on the New York music scene for almost 20 years. She’s made a number of excellent albums as a leader and as a solo artist, and is also a member of...
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