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More Than What's Happening
The wonders of Winter Jazzfest in an age ablaze
Jan 15 • 
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The Best Jazz Albums of 2024
Another list? Another list! But this time… it’s personal.
Dec 17, 2024 • 
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The 14 Best Music Books of the 21st Century
Following a rigorous survey (of my own bookshelf), a definitive canon
Jul 15, 2024 • 
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Memorializing Miles
An honest reckoning with a genius
May 26 • 
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My Jacob Collier Problem
It might be him. It could be me. Maybe it's you, too.
May 4, 2024 • 
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Brad Mehldau's Book of Revelations
By any standard of introspection, 'Formation' is an extraordinary read.
Aug 26, 2024 • 
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Strata-East: The Return
Mark your calendar for a special livestream on Feb. 11
Feb 7 • 
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David Sanborn Owned His Game
An appraisal, not a defense. The distinction matters.
May 14, 2024 • 
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Francis Davis, RIP
More thoughts, some personal, about a heavyweight in my field
Apr 17 • 
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Francis Davis, RIP
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Award Tour
Congrats to Susie Ibarra, Kassa Overall, Brandee Younger — and The Gig
May 6 • 
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Masters at Work
Kenny Barron, Ron Carter and Jeff "Tain" Watts at The Jazz Gallery
Feb 26 • 
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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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