By Michael Fagien Though JAZZIZ has produced quarterly thematic print issues for the past five……...
Winter 2024
Publisher's Letter
Prelude
By Shaun Brady A restless artistic nature keeps Rachel Eckroth on the move, even as……...
By Bob Weinberg Miki Yamanaka discusses her passions for food, jazz and kimonos. Miki Yamanaka’s……...
With his often-comical vocal delivery and Harlem hep-cat persona, Thomas “Fats” Waller is among the……...
By Michael Roberts Sean Mason revels in his roots on The Southern Suite, putting a……...
Traditions
By Bob Weinberg Emmet Cohen communes with jazz giants past and present. Adjusting his headphones,……...
Contempo
By Jonathan Widran On Jazz Hands, Bob James balances the smooth with the rough, the……...
Blu Notes
By Larry Blumenfeld Gone too soon, Geri Allen continues to reveal her genius. Released in……...
Magazine Features
By Bob Weinberg Darrell Grant assays the jazz and classical alchemy of the Modern Jazz……...
By Neil Tesser With her latest release, written for and performed by a nonet, Angelica……...
By James Rozzi Vintage piano recordings shine with new luster on recent Blue Note reissues….…...
As 2023 comes to a close, we take the opportunity to look back at the……...
By Bob Weinberg Separated by age and geography, Joe Alterman and Les McCann share an……...
By Ted Panken From the earliest days of jazz to its modern cutting edge, Jason……...
Auditions
By John Frederick Moore Lafayette Gilchrist pares down his ensemble, but not his commitment to……...
By Lissette Corsa While seven years have passed since their last album together, composer Darcy……...
By Josef Woodard The new album from tenor sax master Mark Turner is something of……...
By Philip Booth Chicago bassist Ethan Philion gained plaudits for his work leading a 10-piece……...
By Michael Roberts The title and subtitle of vibraphonist-composer Chien Chien Lu’s latest release seem……...
By Scott Yanow Back to the Land marks an exciting moment for Ornette Coleman fans….…...
By Bill Meredith Michael Musillami may not have achieved the headlining status of jazz guitar……...
By Hrayr Attarian With Rivers in Our Veins, drummer and composer Allison Miller has released……...
By Sascha Feinstein Tenor saxophonist James Brandon Lewis reunites with his Red Lily Quintet (cornetist……...
By Asher Wolf The title of Uncle John’s Band, John Scofield’s third ECM release, refers……...
By Mark Holston After a contemplative prelude crafted by Arturo O’Farrill’s solo piano, this nostalgia-drenched……...
Coda
By Jerome Sabbagh A couple of years ago, I had the good fortune to record……...