Where “lives” is both noun and verb. Written by Michael Steinman and Nominated as one of the Best Jazz Blogs of 2009 by the Jazz Journalists Association. Michael Steinman first heard Louis Armstrong on records in the 1950s, a transcendent experience. (He also saw Louis and the All-Stars in 1967.) An unashamed jazz addict, he writes for HOT HOUSE, Cadence and The New York Jazz Record. He has been published in CODA and other jazz periodicals, and was the New York correspondent for The Mississippi Rag. Michael is called upon frequently to write liner notes, which have been an integral part of compact discs on many labels, including Arbors, Nagel-Heyer, Stomp Off, NifNuf, Jazzology, Audiophile, LaLa, Azica, Little Simmy, Amber Lake, and GelberMusic.
- CONAL FOWKES, MUSICIAN December 10, 2013
Conal Fowkes is a fine fellow. He plays piano — delicately or stomping; he is a first-class accompanist. He is a splendidly romping string bassist (think Pops Foster with a subtle harmonic sense), a … - JO JONES, HERO December 10, 2013
Energy. Ready, alert, masterful. Focused, intent, ready to explode. Rhythm embodied. Ferocious, delicate. Precise, abandoned. Thanks to Sonny McGown for this photograph. Thanks to Jo Jones for undyi … - THE TEACHINGS OF CHARLES ELLSWORTH RUSSELL (PRICE 50 CENTS) December 10, 2013
Thanks to my sharp-eyed friend Andrew Jon Sammut*, I am now in possession of this Ancient Writ, the inexpensive pages a beguiling yellow. Its owner loved, used, and admired it: as the creases and fing … - BASIE SAYS YES December 9, 2013
Miles Davis has often been quoted as saying, “All the musicians should get together one certain day and get down on their knees and thank Duke.” I would never disagree with this. I don’t wish to set u … - ON THE MOVE (WITH THE SAME SUPERB MUSIC): WELCOME THE ALLEGHENY JAZZ FESTIVAL 2014! December 8, 2013
I just found out that the September weekend jazz extravaganza I’ve been calling “Jazz at Chautauqua” for the last nine years is on the move to a new city. The reasons are too complex for me: I’m just …
