I went with my sister to see Yosvany Terry’s band at The Jazz Gallery in... The post Photos: Yosvany Terry at The Jazz Gallery appeared first on The Jazz Session.
Sonny Rollins turns 80 today. Sonny has been on The Jazz Session twice: Election Day... The post Happy Birthday, Sonny Rollins! appeared first on The Jazz Session.
Over at my poetry blog, I just posted a poem called “I never heard Buddy... The post A poem about musicians I never saw play appeared first on The Jazz Session.
Art Pepper is my favorite alto saxophonist and one of my favorite musicians, period. I... The post A poem for Art Pepper appeared first on The Jazz Session.
I wasn’t going to write anything about Hank Jones. Then I saw an article in... The post A poem in tribute to Hank Jones appeared first on The Jazz Session.
This poster says 7:30 p.m., but it starts at 8 p.m. I’m the featured poet... The post Tonight (4/26): Come see me read in Albany, NY appeared first on The Jazz Session.
My first collection of poetry, Unexpected Sunlight, is now available. The poems talk of love,... The post Buy my book! appeared first on The Jazz Session.
The wonderful Willard Jenkins (who was my guest on TJS #123) just posted an interview... The post An interview with lil’ ol’ me appeared first on The Jazz Session.
My latest article for the Island Packet newspaper on Hilton Head Island, SC, is a... The post Jazz writing: Tish Oney’s Peggy Lee Project appeared first on The Jazz Session.
Here’s a short profile of John Pizzarelli I wrote for the Island Packet newspaper on... The post Jazz writing: John Pizzarelli appeared first on The Jazz Session.
My newest column for Popdose.com is titled, “Dr. Flügel, or, How I Learned To Stop... The post Popdose.com: Chuck Mangione appeared first on The Jazz Session.
I interviewed Sonny Rollins tonight for the second time. Before the interview, I asked my... The post Sonny Rollins on the relevance of jazz appeared first on The Jazz Session.
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The Kareem Kronicles: How I (almost) (sky)hooked...
Late this past spring, I read On the Shoulders of Giants, a book by Kareem... The post The Kareem Kronicles: How I (almost) (sky)hooked Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appeared first on The Jazz Session.
My latest “Jazz Don’t Hurt” column for Popdose.com takes a look at jazz musicians who’ve... The post Popdose: Taking a stand with ‘conscious jazz’ appeared first on The Jazz Session.
I’m giving away five copies of ECM’s new compilation CD Anniversary Waltz. To enter, just... The post ECM CD-A-Day Giveaway this week! appeared first on The Jazz Session.
My newest column for Popdose.com is an exploration of three Joni Mitchell albums from the... The post Popdose: Joni Mitchell, Jazz Musician appeared first on The Jazz Session.
That’s the question I tackle in my latest “Jazz Don’t Hurt” column over at Popdose.com.... The post What is jazz, anyway? appeared first on The Jazz Session.