The New York Times – Music:
The trumpeter’s trio takes inspiration from traditional Navajo songs. Its work has stirred up global interest, as well as conversations about the responsibilities of Indigenous artists.
Category: Jazz
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Christian McBride, Revered in Jazz, Is Playing the Long Game
The New York Times – Music:
At 50, the bassist is always focused on the next gig and fresh collaborations. His 18th album as a band leader is due this month.
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Jason Moran Pays Tribute to an Early Jazz Ancestor
The New York Times – Music:
The album “From the Dancehall to the Battlefield” puts the music of James Reese Europe through a contemporary prism.
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The Ecstatic, Elusive Art of Ming Smith
The New York Times – T Magazine:
The artist was the first Black woman photographer to have her work acquired by MoMA. Now, decades later, as she returns for a solo show, she reflects on her singular career.
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How the R&B Innovator Kelela Unlocked a New Level
The New York Times – Music:
In the six years since her debut, “Take Me Apart,” the 39-year-old musician has been researching, processing and preparing to make an even bolder statement.
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Five Minutes That Will Make You Love 21st-Century Jazz
The New York Times – Music:
We’ve done a lot of listening back. So where is jazz today? Writers and musicians including Sonny Rollins, Melanie Charles and Terri Lyne Carrington share their favorites from this millennium.
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Rosalía Issues an English Request, and 9 More New Songs
The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by Fever Ray, Chloë, Cécile McLorin Salvant and others.