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On The Cover:
أحمد [AHMED]
(by Kurt Gottschalk)
This could prove to be the year of أحمد [Ahmed], at least stateside. At home in the UK, and through much of Europe, the quartet (Pat Thomas-piano, Seymour Wright-saxophones, Joel Grip-bass, Antonin Gerbal-drums) has built a reputation for energetic, euphoric performances…
Interview:
JOHN BEASLEY
(by Jeff Cebulski)
Born in Louisiana and raised in a family of musicians, John Beasley has gained global attention as a pianist, arranger, conductor and music director. Inspired by late modern jazz bands and orchestras, as well as pianist Herbie Hancock, Beasley became ensconced in the LA music scene and quickly rose to prominence…
Artist Feature:
SHIRAZETTE TINNIN
(by Josh Gagnon)
In the life of a jazz musician, mentors serve a critical role. Understanding the musical, social and professional realities through those who came before is of invaluable benefit. Drummer and percussionist Shirazette Tinnin understands this dynamic on a deep level…
Encore:
TYRONE BROWN
(by Hari Adivarekar)
Philadelphia bassist Tyrone Brown (86 as of Feb. 1) only took to music in his early 20s, giving up a job as a furniture upholsterer…
Lest We Forget:
DOUG WATKINS
(by Ken Waxman)
One of quite a few jazz musicians killed in an auto accident, bassist Doug Watkins’ death on February 5, 1962 was particularly tragic since he was only 27.
VOXNews
(by Tessa Souter)
Black Gold….This year marks the 100th anniversary of what is now Black History Month…
Label Spotlight:
MUSE RECORDS
(by Marc Medwin)
“Why not?!” There’s no bridling the enthusiasm in Zev Feldman’s voice...I’ve asked him why the Muse Master Edition series, and why now. “I’m just so passionate about this label...
NY@Night
Album Reviews
In Print, On Screen, Boxed Set, Drop The Needle Reviews, Globe Unity…
