A Life Lived in “Niche”

I spent part of my day thinking about David Bowie. This is hardly a new phenomenon. It happens at least … More

Blending In by Standing Out

I read an interesting column in the June issue of Jazz Times magazine. In it, columnist Natalie Weiner laments the … More

To know me is to know Adrian Belew is my musical hero. I make no bones about it. He is … More

I never imagined my personal door to jazz exploration would be opened by an electric violin. But that’s precisely what … More

Steven Wilson may be the most popular underground musician in the world. If you’re a progressive rock fan, I guarantee … More

As I write these words, the last few minutes of Saturday night are ticking away. No matter how busy I … More

A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of seeing Dinosaur Jr. at Delmar Hall in St. Louis. I … More

The combination of the Bandcamp app and the desire to find 21st century jazz has led me to some remarkable … More

I committed a Bandcamp capital sin. A couple of nights ago, I went to bed — iPad by my side … More

I’ve been dying to hear The Aristocrats for a long time. I didn’t have to hear a note to know … More