Eilen Jewell
It’s one of those the-world-just-ain’t-freakin’-fair questions: How does the mainstream continue to avoid Jewell’s inestimable talents? With a voice that soars and croons where few chance to sail, keen, detailed … Read more
Live Show Reviews
James Cotton
If you search the internet for ‘best blues harmonica players,’ you will always find James Cotton’s name near the top of the list. James is celebrated both for the power … Read more
Swing A Song Of Sinatra at the 92Y Jazz in July Festival
Kurt Elling wrapped the audience around his finger from the moment he stepped out on stage– right after a smooth introduction by Bill Charlap, the pianist and artistic director of … Read more
Larry Coryell and The Eleventh House
Larry Coryell reunited with members of the Eleventh House, his old band, at the Blue Note for the first of a series of shows on July 14th. The membership of … Read more
Fly Golden Eagle
There wasn’t merely the usual dozen or so people in the crowd at Brooklyn Bowl as the opening band took the stage. That’s because that opening band was Fly … Read more
Victor Wooten
Photos by Arnold Goodman When Victor Wooten is the headliner, it is difficult to determine if the audience or he and his fellow musicians are having a better time. … Read more
Ashley Monroe
It was the cowboy hat that gave it away. As I scanned the crowd at the Greene Space in the West Village, fringe and denim and sparkles and white cowboy … Read more
Briggs Farm Blues Festival
“If every gig was like this one, there would be way too many musicians and not enough listeners,” beamed Mark Ross, guitarist for Miss Melanie and the Valley Rats, one … Read more
D’Angelo And The Vanguard
New York Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Gary Clark, Jr. ended a 45 minute blues-drenched set, sprinkled with shank rhythms and rock musings with this simple affirmation: “You all know what’s next.” His brilliance … Read more
Roy Haynes
The combination of wisdom and experience enhances anyone’s ability to perform. On a beautiful summer night at the Blue Note in NYC, Roy Haynes displayed those qualities, touching the hearts … Read more
