Articles Index

Interview with Bassist and Composer Michael Bates

An interview with composer and bassist Michael Bates about his album 'Acrobat

Five Jazz Albums Inspired by Electronic Music

A brief list of jazz albums inspired by electronic music.

Introduction to Electronic Music: A Glossary

Electronic music and jazz find themselves meeting more and more in recent years. This glossary will help the acoustic jazz fan get to know the lingo of electronic music a little better.

Interview with Producer Tony Reif of Songlines Records

An interview with Tony Reif, the producer and owner of Songlines Records.

Interview with Drummer Harris Eisenstadt

Douglas Detrick interviews drummer Harris Eisenstadt about his group September Trio.

Interview with Trombonist and Vocalist Pete McGuinness

James Hall discusses trombone playing, big band jazz arranging, and New York jazz with trombonist and singer Pete McGuinness

Response: A Debate Surrounding Randy Sandke's Book

A response to jazz journalist Howard Mandel's review of Randall Sandke's book 'Where the Dark and the Light Folks Meet: Race and the Mythology, Politics, and Business of Jazz.'

Interview with Trombonist Ryan Keberle

James Hall interviews trombonist Ryan Keberle, who discusses his jazz pedagogy methods, his favorite musicians, and more.

Interview with Vocalist Peter Eldridge

Charlie Christenson interviews vocalist Peter Eldridge. They discuss the current state of the jazz industry, and the many projects Eldridge takes on. Here is part one of the interview.

Jonathan Lindhorst

A little about jazz guest author Jonathan Lindhorst.

Charlie Christenson

Biography of guest jazz writer Charlie Christenson

Free Jazz and Free Improvisation: What's the Difference?

A brief look into what free jazz and free improvisation are, how they differ, and how they influence the jazz landscape today.

Interview with Pianist Bill Carrothers

An interview with jazz pianist Bill Carrothers, in which he discusses what it's like being a jazz musician in the boonies of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Interview: Vocalist Theo Bleckmann

An interview with vocalist Theo Bleckmann, in which he discusses how the role of jazz singer has changed over the decades, and talks about his musical and non-musical influences alike.

Jazz By Decade: 1920 - 1930

A look at jazz between 1920 and 1930.

What Is Early Jazz?

A description of early jazz, also referred to as hot jazz or Dixieland music.

Jazz by Decade: 1930 - 1940

A glimpse at jazz at in the 1930s.

A History of the Saxophone in Jazz

A brief history of saxophonists in jazz.

The Portland Jazz Festival

Profile of PDX Jazz, the Portland Jazz Festival.

What Is Ragtime?

A description of ragtime, including its musical characteristics, origins, and a list of prominent composers.

Interview: Trumpeter Cuong Vu on His Approach to Jazz Standards

Douglas Detrick interviews trumpeter and composer Cuong Vu about his treatment of jazz standards on his 2011 album, 'Leaps of Faith.'

Concert Review: 2009 NYC Winter Jazzfest

Review of the 2009 NYC Winter Jazzfest at Le Poisson Rouge, Sullivan Hall, and Kenny's Castaways.

What Is Bebop?

A description of bebop, the innovative style of jazz that developed in the 1940s.

Concert Review: 2010 Undead JazzFest

A log of the 2010 Undead JazzFest, representing the genre-melding and forward-looking trend in New York City jazz.

Artist Profile: Pianist Fats Waller

A short bio of jazz pianist Fats Waller, who helped develop the art of stride piano.