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Feb 27

Whew! Busy week, so I’ll try to keep this quick. Julian Lage may be why you’re here, but let’s begin with some housekeeping. Thanks to everyone who read…

Feb 10

At the 65th Grammys, triumphs came in different guises for Samara and Beyoncé

Feb 7

A musical smorgasbord in Knoxville, served now in courses

Jan 27

Back into the fray at Winter Jazzfest; talking Sonny Rollins with Aidan Levy; a new Q&A with Ashley Kahn

Jan 12

In his tribute to James Reese Europe, Jason Moran considers the stage as a portal

Jan 3

Looking back, taking stock, naming names

Dec 17, 2022

My top albums of 2022, a critic's roundtable, and more to come

Dec 7, 2022

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