Bill Evans is one of the most respected pianists ever in the history of jazz. His influence is undeniable and is touted as such by many of today’s top pianists from Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock to Bill Charlap and Brad Mehldau. Although Evans was a pivotal member of and contributor to [...]

As the 2012 summer jazz festival season nears it’s start and their lineups are announced, I find myself wondering more and more just exactly what “jazz festival” means as of late.

I’ve never attended Ozzy Osbourne’s Ozzfest, nor would I, but I’m quite certain that the bill has never included Sonny Rollins, [...]

April 2 this year marks the 25th anniversary of the passing of the legendary drummer, Buddy Rich.

Buddy was born in Brooklyn, New York and by his first birthday his incredible talent was already showing. Billed as “Traps the Drum Wonder “, Buddy was one of the highest paid child entertainers of his era. Having [...]

There is never a shortage of jazz fundraisers going on, but this one is for one of the best in the business. Clark Terry is now home, but ended up having to have both legs removed during his time in the hospital. You can read up on his condition here, and leave him a [...]

Forty five years ago Miles Davis recorded his fourth album utilizing his second classic quintet which included Wayne Shorter on sax, Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter on bass and Tony Williams on drums. Released in 1968 on Columbia, Nefertiti was also the end of an era for Miles as this was [...]