NYU Jazz Interview Series: Gil Goldstein
Bruce Gilbert Goldstein has been teaching for me for several years now and is the perfect compliment to the NYU Steinhardt faculty. I first met Gil at a Joe Lovano performance where Gil was playing accordion in the band. Read more
Doc Severinsen: A Legend, And A Friend
Contributed by guest blogger Mike Metheny
Anyone who was a serious trumpet student in the 1960s will tell you about the short list of trumpet “gods” in those days. Rafael Mendez and Clark Terry come to mind. Miles and Maynard, of course. And there was the classical virtuoso, Maurice Andre. But none of those legends appeared in our living rooms every night, as did the great Doc Severinsen. Read more
Charles Lloyd: Transcendent Jazz
Charles Lloyd’s latest album Mirror is a gem. Frankly, we can’t stop listening to it here @ Jazz Online. It is brilliant. Featuring a new quartet consisting of pianist Jason Moran, bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Eric Harland, these four musicians have a very special chemistry and deliver a moving collection of music that ranges from free expression to swingin’ to soulful to spiritual. Read more
Miles Davis Podcast: Erin Davis
I had the pleasure of interviewing Miles’ youngest son during the production of this series. Erin Davis not only offered his memories of the musician’s artistry but he also generously shared personal stories of life with his father. Read more
