04 Jan
On the Spot by Jaki Byard
Jaki Byard was an encyclopedia unto himself; in a French concert it's said he went "from James P. Johnson to Cecil Taylor." You hear that in his albums, even in the same so…
Jazz seems to avoid technology as other genres embrace it. While overdubs and electronics have been a rock staple for decades, they come to jazz slowly, and often criticize…
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There's art and there's commerce. The musician needs gigs, to hone her craft, and reputation, to get more gigs. And the fastest way to build a reputation is through a recor…
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29 Nov
Home Bass by Tom Knific
Tom Knific is an invisible jazzman, one of those people who live playing music, while known to few but the musicians. Work on soundtracks, theater pit bands, and studio pop…
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29 Nov
Havent We Met by Diane Hubka
She was asked if she had made a CD, and the answer was direct: "Well yes, I am making plans for that, as a matter of fact." Simple but confident, like the cover picture: a …
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