Interview: David Hajdu
About 20 years ago, the name "Billy Strayhorn" was nearly obscure in the music world. While known as "the alter ego" and principal arranger of Duke... Read more →
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Sunday Jazz: Michael and George: Feinstein Sings Gershwin, Michael Feinstein
On his third album of Gershwin material, pianist and singer Michael Feinstein continues his scholarly and musical work of reviving forgotten gems and... Read more →
Sunday Jazz: Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin, Brian Wilson
In some ways, it is funny to think of the Gershwins’ songs as “pop music.” Even in their time, the music and lyrics of George and Ira Gershwin... Read more →
Interview: Priests
Priests is one of the best bands in DC. An avant-garde onslaught of pure punk rock, the group has won praises and accolades from all sides: from Bob... Read more →
Sunday Jazz: Break Stuff, Vijay Iyer Trio
What exactly is Vijay Iyer encouraging to be broken with his latest trio LP, Break Stuff? Does he seek a break with aspects of modern jazz tradition;... Read more →
“Blood Count” – Vijay Iyer
"Blood Count" is one of the most haunting compositions in popular music. Composed by master composer and orchestrator Billy Strayhorn on his death... Read more →
Sunday Jazz: Imaginary Cities, Chris Potter and Underground Orchestra
The Jazz world and the classical world are not strangers to each other. New Orleans brass bands and early jazz had its roots in the marches of... Read more →
Sunday Jazz: No Net Nonet, Lucas Pino
Of all the various combo sizes that exist in jazz history, the nonet seems to be the most uncommon. Indeed the only one that comes to mind is the... Read more →
