Archive - The Gig

More Than What's Happening

The wonders of Winter Jazzfest in an age ablaze

Jan 15 •

The Best Jazz Albums of 2024

Another list? Another list! But this time… it’s personal.

Dec 17, 2024 •

The 14 Best Music Books of the 21st Century

Following a rigorous survey (of my own bookshelf), a definitive canon

Jul 15, 2024 •

Memorializing Miles

An honest reckoning with a genius

May 26 •

My Jacob Collier Problem

It might be him. It could be me. Maybe it's you, too.

May 4, 2024 •

Brad Mehldau's Book of Revelations

By any standard of introspection, 'Formation' is an extraordinary read.

Aug 26, 2024 •

Strata-East: The Return

Mark your calendar for a special livestream on Feb. 11

Feb 7 •

David Sanborn Owned His Game

An appraisal, not a defense. The distinction matters.

May 14, 2024 •

Francis Davis, RIP

More thoughts, some personal, about a heavyweight in my field

Apr 17 •

Congrats to Susie Ibarra, Kassa Overall, Brandee Younger — and The Gig

May 6 •

Masters at Work

Kenny Barron, Ron Carter and Jeff "Tain" Watts at The Jazz Gallery

Feb 26 •

Two Queens in Flushing

At the US Open, Cécile McLorin Salvant sang of an America to believe in

Sep 10, 2023 •

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