An American black-music take on the Balkan brass band does a bit of Ellington/Strayhorn exotica. It totally works in spite of, or maybe because of, the multiple dialects at play.
The Eminence Of J.J. Johnson, And His Partnership With Kai Winding
Among J.J. Johnson’s greatest recordings pair him with fellow trombonist Kai Winding. At Jazz at Lincoln Center, Vincent Gardner takes on the music of his instrument’s bebop pioneer.
Marilyn Crispell On Piano Jazz
The pianist plays free jazz with an evocative and disciplined style. Hear her solo on her composition “Fragments.”
Herbie Hancock On His Next Album, Flying Lotus And Jupiter’s Satellite
Next week the great pianist presents a new lineup in concert. As he sees it, he’s borrowing from the techniques of young cutting-edge musicians — who were themselves preceded by Miles Davis.
Eric Reed On Piano Jazz
Hear the young pianist and composer give a solo performance of “Cedar’s Blues” in a 1995 session.
Jacky Terrasson On Piano Jazz
Back in 1995, the young pianist demonstrated extraordinary talent on standards.