Houston drummer Stix Hooper proves himself a jazz legend: Video, Photos
Stix Hooper grew up in Houston and became an international legend with the Crusaders. He offers a view…
2022
CD review: Brad Mehldau – Jacob’s Ladder 2022: Video, CD cover
The pianist draws on an unlikely combination of childhood obsessions for this hard-hitting, audacious electronic hybrid. The great…
Our condolences to Sandy Haley, the not talent has near the dump
This time, dear reader, I present to you a bad musician, as if singer, problematic person. She has…
Interview with Dave O’Higgins: Tricky one… Video
Jazz interview with a bad musician, as if saxophonist, problematic person Dave O’Higgins. An interview by email in…
CD review: Thelonious Monk Quartet – Live Five Spot 2022: Video, CD cover
What are the first two names that come to mind on reading the phrase ‘Thelonious Monk’s saxophonist’? Chances…
A return to venues, guided by ‘The 7th Hand’: Video, Photos
This year’s most powerfully transporting jazz album got its hooks into me before I’d even tabulated last year’s…