"You know people have tried to put me off as being crazy," said Thelonious Sphere Monk. Read More
In conjunction with Christian McBride's Guest Artist Dozens, focusing on classic tracks by bassist Ray Brown , jazz.com is publishing Ted Panken's conversation with the two bassists from 1996. Read More
n 2009 I had a certain milestone birthday, the number of which I don't wish to discuss here. Read More
In showing how Dr. Paul Haidet has become an expert in using jazz to instruct doctors in the advanced art of creative listening, I promised a second column on how he presents—in lectures and at medical conferences around the country—illustrations of "guided jazz listening" through specific recordings. Read More
Scroll down a discography of the great jazz bass player Henry Grimes and you come across something quite singular. Read More
God knows I want the record shops to survive. Read More
During his tragically short life, Scott LaFaro quickly developed into one of the most advanced bassists around, competing with ... Read the full Scott LaFaro bio.