There weren’t a lot of female jazz instrumentalists around in the 1980’s, when I was first introduced to the genre. … More
Category: Jazz
Jazz Faves of 2019
Allow me to make the most obvious statement in the history of music journalism right up front: Jazz has changed! … More
A Few Words About “Ocean in a Drop”
GOGO PENGUIN, Ocean in a Drop (Music for Film) (Blue Note, 2019) PERSONNEL: Nick Blacka (bass); Chris Illingworth (piano); Rob … More
My Favorite Live Jazz Albums
A short time ago, I listed my ten favorite live albums of all time. I got a lot of … More
Around the World with Electric Bass
Music is all about taking listeners on a journey. Chris Trinidad is doing just that with his bass guitar. Trinidad … More
A Few Days in the Life (10/29/19)
October 29, 22:20 At the movies. I didn’t sleep worth a hoot last night. Not sure why. I’m not any … More
A Few Days in the Life (10/21/19)
October 21, 15:54. Home. My first watch since my vacation has come and gone. Roll call was at 06:50. I … More
Erik Oldman (Sons of Ra) Answers Seven Questions from CirdecSongs
There is something thrilling about hearing a band grow and evolve before your ears. Sons of Ra fits that description. … More
David Dominique Answers Seven Questions from CirdecSongs
Sooner or later, particularly in the field of jazz, a musician is expected to find his own voice. Be it … More
A Few Words About “Mask”
DAVID DOMINIQUE, Mask (Orenda Records, 2019) PERSONNEL: David Dominique (Flugabone and voices); Brain Walsh (tenor sax and clarinet); Joe Santa … More
