Bob Florence has been a consistently innovative and surprising arranger, even as he has worked in Hollywood’s studios, worked as musical director for the likes of Julie And…
Ever curious about indigenous musical forms that arise from the people of countries around the world, ever explorative about new means of expression through culturally allu…
Robert Glasper’s trio is back after claiming much well-deserved attention with its first release, Canvas. That album proved several things: the infinitude of possibi…
Marian McPartland’s hosting of Brad Mehldau on one of the ever-growing list of invaluable Piano Jazz programs occurred in 1996, just after he released his second alb…
Considering the ongoing upheaval in the music and entertainment industry, it’s gratifying to see long-deserving talent signed to a major label. Not that Steve Kuhn has been…