The New York Times – Music:
Like his friend and mentor Bobby Short, he exuded haute style while imbuing American standards with grace and wit.
Category: Jazz
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Shamek Farrah Made a Jazz Masterpiece. He’s Still a Mystery.
The New York Times – Music:
Shamek Farrah’s 1974 debut is a highly sought-after rarity, but even his most ardent admirers know little about him. In a rare interview, he tells his story.
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Hermeto Pascoal, Prolific Brazilian Composer, Dies at 89
The New York Times – Music:
A self-taught multi-instrumentalist, he rose from a childhood of rural privation to become a favorite of jazz musicians and audiences around the world.
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Nancy King, Jazz Singer Who Flew Under the Radar, Dies at 85
The New York Times – Music:
Aficionados, and her fellow musicians, considered her one of the best living vocalists. But she chose not to seek a bigger spotlight.
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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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Miles Davis Catalog Sells to Reservoir Media, a Small but Savvy Player
The New York Times – Music:
Reservoir, led by Golnar Khosrowshahi, has acquired the majority of music rights owned by the Davis estate ahead of the jazz master’s centennial next year.
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45 Albums, Concerts and Festivals Coming This Fall
The New York Times – Music:
A crop of artists on the verge of what’s next are returning with new releases, and Taylor Swift is reuniting with some of her poppiest collaborators.
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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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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Mal Waldron
The New York Times – Music:
The music of this pianist, who played with giants like Billie Holiday, Charles Mingus and John Coltrane, can feel mysterious and private, but it rewards deep listening. Explore these 11 songs.