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...
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Interview | José James: Jazz and ‘microscope music’
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board In every song of seduction, vulnerability’s the crucial counterpart. It’s the sound of pride...
Interview | The Un-temperament of Bill Cole
by Luke Stewart Editorial board Bill Cole has been redefining the border between jazz and world music since the early...
Interview | Nicholas Payton reflects on race, music and the slow death of convention (AUDIO)
“Some musicians and fans thought that I was talking about the music itself, and the tradition, and its history....
Weekend in Jazz | 11.11-11.13: Recalling past greats, and absorbing the vital sounds of today
by Giovanni Russonello Editorial board The Kennedy Center launches its two-week-long “Swing, Swing, Swing” festival tonight (Friday), with its...
Interview | Branford Marsalis: Fearless lieder
by Giovanni Russonello Editor-in-chief Branford Marsalis conveys his thoughts in conversation much as he does as a saxophonist. New...
Album review | Herman Burney puts forward an eclectic Offering
Editor’s note: This is the third of four album reviews being published over the course of two weeks, spotlighting...
Live review | Ron Carter and the Golden Striker Trio offer a lesson in forceful fluidity
by David Reed Ron Carter’s Golden Striker Trio Bohemian Caverns Sat., May 21, 2011 Let’s not give Ron Carter...
Legendary jazz pianist and educator Billy Taylor, a D.C. native, dies at 89
by Giovanni Russonello Dr. Billy Taylor, a D.C. native as famous for his work as a jazz educator and...