King Crimson founder Robert Fripp is known for his many aphorisms. One of my favorites is, “Life becomes easier once…
A Few Words About “V”
BRUUT!, V (Dox, 2018) PERSONNEL: Maarten Hogenhuis (saxophones), Folkert Oosterbeek (keyboards), Thomas Rolff (bass), Felix Schlarmann (drums) TRACK LISTING Lopez…
A Few Words About “Universal Beings”
MAKAYA MCCRAVEN, Universal Beings (International Anthem Recording Co., 2018) PERSONNEL: Makaya McCraven (drums), Brandee Younger (harp), Tomeka Reid (cello), Joel…
A Few Words About “Emanon”
WAYNE SHORTER, Emanon (Blue Note, 2018) PERSONNEL: Wayne Shorter (Tenor and Soprano saxophone), Danilo Perez (piano), John Patitucci (bass), Brian…
A Few Words About “Heaven and Earth”
KAMASI WASHINGTON, Heaven and Earth (Young Turks, 2018) PERSONNEL: Kamasi Washington (tenor saxophone), Cameron Graves (piano), Brandon Coleman (keyboards), Ryan…
Coming to the Stage: The Bad Plus
Who: THE BAD PLUS Personnel: David King (drums), Reid Anderson (bass), Orrin Evans (piano) Where: JAZZ ST. LOUIS (St. Louis,…
Music Musing: Will Anyone Even Care?
My next two books are planned, and research has begun. I’ll be following up my first book, and reflecting on…
