Category contemporary jazz

album cover to Interchange 1 from Kevin Kastning and Paul Wertico

New Music from Paul Wertico

Nearly thirty years ago, on May 27, 1997, Knitting Factory Works released The Sign of the Four, a fearless free-improvisation recording featuring Paul Wertico, Pat Metheny, Derek Bailey, and Gregg Bendian. Now, Grammy-winning drummer, and longtime former Pat Metheny Group…

cover of Tom Kennedy album The Summit and other images of Kennedy

Tom Kennedy – The Summit (2026)

On the very first track on Dave Weckl’s first solo recording, there was Tom Kennedy on bass. He was the bassist and a composer in the Dave Weckl Band for years. He was key to the sound of that great…

Nathan East and Noah East live 2026

101 Eastbound Live 2026

Eternally young Nathan East and son Noah East are performing some Fourplay songs on the road. Here’s an outstanding live rendition of “101 Eastbound”, the Nathan East and Marcel East composition from the Fourplay debut recording. Watch out for guitarist…