Saxophone stalwart Andrew Bishop on creative improvising: ‘The audience impacts the music’
“You have to relate sound to sound inside the music…. You have to try to listen to everything together....
Category: Interviews
Kyle Shepherd, Kesivan Naidoo and the future of South African jazz
This year marks the 20th anniversary of South African democracy. It’s more than just a numerical milestone: That is...
‘Love in all its facets:’ Vocalist Akua Allrich on life, music and a philosophy of progress
Akua Allrich isn’t just a singer. Hear her this weekend at Bohemian Caverns, and she could be your teacher,...
James Brandon Lewis on finding the road least traveled
Can a focused mind wander? Can a peaceful person do battle? Contrasts and unlikely associations seem to guide the...
Visions of unity and change: Meditating on the AACM with Steve and Iqua Colson
Steve and Iqua Colson perform this Sunday at Bohemian Caverns, as part of Transparent Productions’ Sundays at 7 at...
Legend Ron Carter, understated cool & the artful science of ‘sounding like you belong’
Ron Carter performs all three nights this weekend at Bohemian Caverns with his Golden Striker Trio. Tickets are available...
Russell Gunn on blasting across boundaries & his new project with Dionne Farris
More than just a jazz trumpeter, Russell Gunn uses sounds to expound on a life in the musical trenches....
Jon Batiste on NOLA, modern music and Stay(ing) Human: ‘There’s room for everybody’
At age 17, Jon Batiste moved from the hospitable musical community of New Orleans, where he was part of...
Craig Handy on Mingus, major labels and that irresistible New Orleans second line groove
Craig Handy, a bright and tuneful post-bop saxophonist, is among the assortment of artists recently signed to OKeh Records,...
Myra Melford on solo piano explorations, ignoring boundaries and finding ‘what’s next’
The pianist Myra Melford has an ear for a wide range of influences, and a deliberate touch developed through...