A Continuing Conversation of Trumpet and Drum: Wadada Leo Smith Marches to the Beat of a Different Drummer (…Four, in Fact)


In the year leading up to his 80th birthday this past December, the ageless trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith released no less than three multi-disc boxed sets — including The Chicago Symphonies, a much-heralded four-CD set with his Great Lakes Quartet (featuring Henry Threadgill) — and two single discs, one of which, A Love Sonnet for...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here
Join Our Newsletter
Join thousands of other jazz enthusiasts and get new music, artists, album, events and more delivered to your inbox.

The Authoritative Voice in Jazz