Sun Ra and the Cornucopia House Band
There are certain works of art with which I wish I could have a conversation, so that I might express my gratitude for them. I … Read More “Sun Ra […]
Month: November 2022
‘The baddest technician’: how Don Cherry is still making jazz new
The man who turned bebop upside down with Ornette Coleman went on to work with artists from Sonny Rollins to Ian Dury – and the London jazz festival is set […]
Vince Guaraldi Trio: A Charlie Brown Christmas (Craft/Concord)
For many jazz fans, it’s the greatest holiday recording ever. For others, with its largely instrumental, non-caroling format, perhaps not. But the creative soundtrack work … Read More “Vince Guaraldi […]
Audio Files: The Best Stereo System for Jazz Fans
Ask an audiophile what kind of stereo system a rock fan is likely to have, and they’ll probably describe a JBL setup with muscular amps … Read More “Audio Files: […]
Sun Ra Arkestra: Living Sky (Omni Sound)
With 2020’s Swirling, the Sun Ra Arkestra—forever dedicated to the boundary-expanding Saturn-al jazz and future-life theories of the late Sun Ra—hung up a back-in-business sign for … Read More “Sun Ra […]
The Story Behind Wynton Marsalis’ Debut Album
The impact of Wynton Marsalis’ self-titled debut is immeasurable. Released 40 years ago, the album introduced the wider jazz world to a preening trumpeter from … Read More “The Story […]
National Youth Jazz Orchestra: She Said review – vibrant homage to female jazz composers old and new
(NYJO)The ensemble’s programme aimed at remixing the genre’s gender balance has resulted in an ambitious and arresting LP Installed, finally, in a home of their own after half a century […]
‘We captured lightning’ – documenting jazz hero Roy Hargrove
Film-maker Eliane Henri set out to chronicle the day-to-day life of revered jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove – but didn’t know she would also be documenting his untimely death From the […]