Issue Articles — Straight, No Chaser
Mayfield Puts “Bling” in Swing
For most young men, turning 23 is a relatively low key affair, but not for trumpeter Irvin Mayfield. He’s masterminded a massive event at House of Blues on December 22nd […]
Beginning Big Bands
Performances by big bands are rare in the jazz world these days–despite the recent “swing renaissance”–but it’s exceptionally rare to hear a big band playing original, innovative music. That’s why […]
Branford’s Decision
The thorny conflict between art and commerce is fact of life for most modern jazz musicians, but few have been pricked by its barbs so acutely as saxophonist Branford Marsalis. […]
“Anxious Sounds” in New Orleans
Some people lament the scarcity of their favorite type of live music in their local area. A few, like guitarist/promoter Rob Cambre, do something about it. Cambre, 31, a New […]
Paxton & Ellington: Piano Simpatico
Piano players rarely play together, or so the saying (and the movie title) goes. But don’t tell that to Josh Paxton and David Ellington. They’ve forged a musical friendship that […]
Peter Martin’s Answer
Peter Martin
Jason Marsalis Exits Los Hombres Calientes
Drummer Jason Marsalis has decided to leave Los Hombres Calientes, the popular Afro-Latin New Orleans jazz group which has been closely associated with his name ever since their first gig […]
A Kickin’ Boutte & More Jazz Fest CD’s
A few weeks ago, the newly elected Prime Minister of Dominica (a small eastern Caribbean island) was in town, and, like so many visitors to our funky city, he was […]
Tim Green: Inside Out
Saxophonist Tim Green does not have a new record out. In fact, he doesn’t even lead a band, so you’re not likely to find his name in the monthly music […]
