Celebrating 30 Years Online!
Celebrating 30 Years Online!
I’m looking forward to reading this. Labeling Benson as the “first true (and truly successful) jazz/soul crossover artist” does make you think. Usually, I’m skeptical of definitive statements like that but I can’t find a better example when you factor…
George Benson is one of the 70 top-notch guitarists interviewed for My First Guitar, a new book by Julia Crowe. The musicians share memories of the first time they picked up the instrument, including the challenges and successes. I can…
DJ Spooky, who always deserves attention when he releases a new recording, is now an author. Using his real name, Paul D. Miller, he has written Rhythm Science, a book with his thoughts on art, music, sampling and remixing. In…
It’s a good time to visit your local bookstore! The March issue of JazzTimes covers what this site is all about – “Jazztronica: A Brief History of the Future of Jazz”. The article features commentary from Matthew Shipp, Brad Mehldau,…