Vijay Iyer Trio: "Historicity" (ACT Music). Read More
Among those who evaluated the young musicians were pianist Benny Green and drummer Jeff Hamilton. Read More
Join the Michigan State University professors of jazz as they celebrate the holiday season with jazzy renditions of their own holiday favorites during A Jazzy Little Christmas," at 8 p.m. Read More
The Jazz Ministry of Saint Peters Church, Noble Art Pianos and pianoculture.com proudly announce the arrival of a new Sauter Omega 220 Concert Piano at Saint Peters Church. Read More
Fun at the Fleet: Pizza/calzone dinners, 5-8 p.m., music by Southbound, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today; dancing with music by Southbound, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Read More
While all signs point to an early December return, Detroit Symphony Orchestra music director Leonard Slatkin remains sidelined as he recovers from a heart attack he suffered overseas at the beginning of the month. Read More
Wing-n-Things dinner ($1.50-$5), 5-8 p.m., music by Doug Bracey, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today; Thanksgiving Dinner 2-6 p.m. Read More
There's no single answer to the question of what's happening in jazz right now, but "Historicity" by the kinetic trio led by pianist Vijay Iyer represents one reasonable place to start (3 stars, ACT). Read More
Nov. 22, 2009 Iyer trio's new 'Historicity' draws from eclectic sources BY MARK STRYKER FREE PRESS MUSIC CRITIC There's no single answer to the question of what's happening in jazz right now, but "Historicity" by the kinetic trio led by pianist Vijay Iyer represents one reasonable place to start (*** out of four stars, ACT). Read More
Lansing based music duo Mighty Medicine not only believes all that, but strives to manifest it in their performances and recordings. Read More
Bassist Rodney Whitaker was among the leading lights of a new generation of contemporary jazz musicians emerging from Detroit. ... Read the full Rodney Whitaker bio.