It's that time of year again where I take a moment to look back and try and piece it all together with a succinct list of the year's 10 best jazz albums. Read More
It's that time of year again where I take a moment to look back and try and piece it all together with a succinct list of the year's 10 best jazz albums. Read More
ASPEN — Leo Nocentelli knows exactly why he composed the immortal funk tune "Cissy Strut." Read More
Tommy Castro paid his dues, and now the San Jose-raised bluesman is reaping rewards, hitting one career milestone after another. Read More
Maryann Sullivan was laid off and her three-hour Saturday night program "The Jazz Connection" canceled. Read More
South Louisiana delivered yet another bounty of CDs in 2009. Read More
When the four top-selling albums of 2009, according to iTunes, turn out to be 2008 releases (records by Taylor Swift, Kings of Leon and Lady Gaga and the first Twilight soundtrack), one must suspect that this hasn't exactly been the most remarkable year for contemporary music. Read More
The bass-playing foundation for his older brother, singer-guitarist Deacon John Moore, for four decades, Charles Moore excels at pop, rock, blues, jazz and, naturally, classic Crescent City rhythm and blues. Read More
No rock or pop album released in 2009 signaled a seismic shift in today's music scene. Read More
In compiling my favorite jazz recordings of each year, I don't initially pay attention to what "label" produced them. Read More
Producer, songwriter, arranger, session pianist, solo artist -- Allen Toussaint has worn all these hats over the course of his ... Read the full Allen Toussaint bio.