The Way Things Are (Part 2)

A word with Ethan Iverson about the state of jazz criticism

Ethan Iverson, apprehended mid-heist. (Keith Major)

When I reached Ethan Iverson last week, I knew that we’d not only talk about music, but also talk about talking about music. This is because Ethan is not only an esteemed pianist, composer, bandleader and educator; he’s also a prolific commentator and critic, a don of the discourse. This was true long b…