The New York Times – Music:
“Last Rites,” a book detailing the final 15 years of the metal luminary’s life, is arriving at the same time as “No Escape From Now,” a documentary about a challenging period.
Author: Hank Shteamer
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‘Not Sure What Genre It Is’: Meet the Adventurous Trio of Bloom
The New York Times – Music:
The new jazz experiment featuring Nels Cline, Craig Taborn and Marcus Gilmore was assembled by the producer David Breskin in the spirit of a cult 1987 project.
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Wayne Shorter Wanted Everyone to See His Archives. Soon, They Will.
The New York Times – Music:
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts has acquired the jazz great’s scores, original artwork, letters and more, providing a rare glimpse of an imaginative mind.
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Taylor Swift Hasn’t Won Record or Song of the Year Grammys. Yet.
The New York Times – Music:
Despite earning 14 Grammys to date, the singer-songwriter has struck out in two big categories.
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Jazz Saved the Bassist Luke Stewart. Now He’s Working to Rescue Others.
The New York Times – Music:
Stewart’s many projects — Silt Trio, Irreversible Entanglements, Blacks’ Myths and others — make strong statements and foster community. A new LP is out Friday.
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Kamasi Washington Wants to Remain Unstoppable
The New York Times – Music:
Nine years after the release of the album that changed his life, the saxophonist is bringing new collaborators and new parts of himself into his work.
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How the Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt Became a Chronicler of Black Jazz History
The New York Times – Music:
Inspired by the drummer Arthur Taylor’s “Notes and Tones” collection of interviews with fellow musicians, Pelt started his own book series, “Griot.”
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A Guide to Beyoncé’s Guests on ‘Cowboy Carter’: Linda Martell, Shaboozey and More
The New York Times – Music:
A guide to key guests and behind-the-scenes figures on the star’s eighth studio album.
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Black Pop Artists Have Long Gone Country. Here’s a Brief History.
The New York Times – Music:
When Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” arrives next week, it’ll join a lineage of albums by stars including Ray Charles, the Pointer Sisters, Tina Turner and more.