Hank Jones R.I.P.
"To me, music consists of melody, rhythm and harmony, and if it lacks any one of those three elements, then it's not music anymore." – Hank Jones One of […]
Going Social
This week, I received a bizarre series of emails from someone called "Nekrotzar," alluding to a certain NY Phil music director having random encounters around NYC with his "friend" Death.
The Master
On the surface, Anton Bruckner's symphonies are deceptively simple: repeating motifs that build upon each other in atmospheric waves before exploding in brass-driven crescendos. But, in my experience, the best performances of
American Bands
Last night's show at Bowery Ballroom offered a sampling of straight-up American music from bands hailing from sea to shining sea. The Loom (Brooklyn, NY) played a stunning opening set, using the transporting
Feast of Music Presents: Vol. 2
Pictured: Ljova and the Kontraband (and Benjy) at Littlefield, 5/12/10. More pics on the FoM Flickr page.
John Adams: Musician
How great is John Adams? Let me count the ways. His own music is both challenging and mesmerizing. He's a solid conductor – not only of his own works, but
From the Archives: Ljova and the Kontraband
Ljova and the Kontraband, performing at Joe's Pub, 1/5/08. Read more about the show here. Or, better still, come to Littlefield tomorrow night and catch him in person! Tickets
Sunday Quartet
Canada's Afiara String Quartet, playing Mozart, Beethoven and Golijov at Barbes Classical, 5/9/10.
Late Night at Joe’s
Our Lady J (with Caleb leading the Pink Champagne Quartet), Joe's Pub, 5/8/10. More pcs at the Flickr page.