Each one is written with love and affection for jazz, which has often inspired some of the best writing on music. These are not the 20 “best” books on jazz, but every one is worth seeking out ...
In jazz, as in most music, the bass is the bottom line. It’s both part of the rhythmic foundation of the music (along with the drums) and the sonic glue that binds everything together.
Where has Charles Bell been all my life? Or, rather, where have his recordings been? Why did I only find out about them now? How have I only now, fifty-plus years after getting into jazz, stumbled ...
September 19, 2024 • Vocalist, guitarist, and jazz icon George Benson joins Christian McBride for a conversation about his early years on the jazz scene, fame and his new “lost” album.