Dreams play a not inconsiderable role in the personal and professional development of young musicians. To realize...
BOOKS
Almost Blue is a song written and performed by Elvis Costello that’s included on his 1982 album Imperial...
The 109th anniversary of Lester Young’s birth in Woodville, Mississippi. I had meant to publish some thoughts...
When Albert Ayler informed a critic that his music was more about feelings than about notes, he...
There’s nothing like a nostalgic chat. The other day, over a phone conversation, jazz event organiser and...
Organist Johnny “Hammond” Smith was relentlessly tasty. Whenever I dig into one of his albums, my feet...
