5 Jan 2016
The internet can come up with some pretty interesting things. As is the case with the person that decided to mash up John Coltrane’s ‘Mars’ with Sunn O)))’s ‘Rabbit’s Revenge’. It’s a glorious splicing of the jazz saxophonist at his most free and experimental with the trench-scraping gloom of Seattle’s drone metal royalty. Sunn O)))’s(…)
4 Jan 2016
The southern states have a long history of turning out legendary artists in the rock, blues and jazz genres, and continue to do so to this day. From Charleston to New Orleans, check out some of the best places to tour for great tunes. New Orleans, Louisiana If experiencing a genre at its source interests you,(…)
4 Jan 2016
The Manhattan performing arts complex recently cut the ribbon on a multi-million dollar lobby renovation—rechristened the Mica and Ahmet Ertegun Atrium for a star studded gathering. The expanded, 7,000-square-foot atrium, clad in warm red oak, features a 26-foot digital wall and a new glass staircase linking the atrium to the sixth floor. The room’s focal(…)
4 Jan 2016
At Juilliard’s famous performing arts school on the Upper West Side this week, the Juilliard Jazz program saw a group of advanced students rehearsing for a concert. While Jazz is a musical genre that has grown beyond a niche audience, this group of students at The Juilliard School is fighting to keep it in the(…)
29 Dec 2015
Four-time national and international whistling champion Christopher Ullman believes whistling is an art form. Using his lips, tongue, and teeth, he can mimic different instruments or add embellishments to the song—so he’s not just your average, everyday whistler. Check it:
29 Dec 2015
With 25 nominees in 5 categories, the Grammy nominations are in. Check out the list below: Best Improvised Jazz Solo: “Giant Steps,” Joey Alexander on My Favorite Things (Motema) “Cherokee,” Christian McBride on Live At The Village Vanguard (Christian McBride Trio) (Mack Avenue) “Arbiters of Evolution,” Donny McCaslin on The Thompson Fields (Maria Schneider Orchestra) (ArtistShare) “Friend or(…)
