Bill Frisell, Marc Ribot, and Nels Cline at LPR
Speaking of LPR, I stopped by last night for an early set of improvisations from three of today's greatest jazz guitarists: Bill Frisell, Marc Ribot, and Nels Cline, who heads back to his […]
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Farewell to ‘Grew: Remembering and Celebrating Mulgrew Miller (1955-2013)
by Dan Lehner Pianist Mulgrew Miller, a constant fixture in the contemporary post-bop scene, died Wednesday at the age of 57. Largely known for his powerful performances, Miller was also
Counterpoint and Counterparts: Uptown & Downtown on a Tuesday in New York (Part 1)
by Aristea Mellos Some nights, after returning home from a music-soaked evening, you can’t help but be reminded that living in New York City is a privilege. On Tuesday, May 7,
Counterpoint and Counterparts: Uptown & Downtown on a Tuesday in New York (Part 2)
by Aristea Mellos By 9PM on May 7, I found myself one concert into the evening, almost 100 blocks south of my first engagement, and in a large and stagnant
Jazz Royalty Unite for Paul Motian Tribute Concert at Symphony Space
by Craig Brinker Photo credit: Alan Nahigian Paul Motian's career spanned more than 50 years, including work with numerous ensembles, participation in more than 100 recordings, and performances with some
An Interview with Jazz Great Joe Lovano
by Craig Brinker While preparing a tribute concert to honor jazz legend Paul Motian at Symphony Space this past Friday, March 22, Feast of Music had a chance to talk
Ravi Coltrane and His Three Quartets at Jazz Standard
by Craig Brinker Ravi Coltrane is currently in the midst of a six-day run at Jazz Standard, playing with three different quartets during his stand at the venue—an unusual arrangement that
James Carson and Lyndon Rochelle at Rockwood Music Hall
by Nicholas Fernandez Photo credit: James Carson Pianist James Carson and drummer Lyndon Rochelle poured their hearts into a set of original compositions and improvisations at Rockwood Music Hall on Friday.
Butch
To be honest, I can't say I ever fully "got" Lawrence "Butch" Morris, the sui generis jazz maestro who passed away yesterday at the age of 65. Morris was the