The New York Times – Music:
The towering saxophonist, who died at 95, was a master of living in the moment. Listen to some of his most compelling work, onstage and in the studio.
Category: Jazz
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Sonny Rollins, Giant of the Jazz Saxophone, Is Dead at 95
The New York Times – Music:
Even by the standards of a music that prizes individuality, he stood out, as both a musician and a personality.
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The Miles Davis Look: His Sunglasses, Trumpet, Hair and More
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Fast cars, huge shades and, surprisingly, any old trumpet: These are the things that made Miles Miles.
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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Ron Carter
The New York Times – Music:
Christian McBride, Endea Owens, Large Professor and more writers and musicians share favorite tracks from the bass maestro, who turned 89 this week.
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She’s Blazing a Trail for a Traditional Korean Zither in Jazz
The New York Times – Music:
The Seoul-born gayageum player DoYeon Kim has become an in-demand collaborator for some of the biggest innovators in improvised music.
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Nate Smith Is Bringing a Big-Tent Approach to the Newport Jazz Festival
The New York Times – Music:
The Grammy-winning drummer — and the event’s latest artistic director — uses new-school methods to maintain the genre’s essential tradition: live collaboration.
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My Favorite Song | Jeffrey Wright
The New York Times – T Magazine:
The actor marvels at the beauty of a beloved jazz classic.
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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Detroit Jazz
The New York Times – Music:
The city’s music is spiritual, searching and defiantly local, even when it spreads worldwide. Hear tracks from Yusef Lateef, Geri Allen, James Carter and other Detroit jazz greats.
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How Did Black Music Take Over the World? Let Melvin Gibbs Explain.
The New York Times – Music:
Since the late ’70s, the bassist has worked to map a musical route that mirrored the trans-Atlantic slave trade and birthed nearly all of American popular music.