Jazz in Perspective

Gregory Porter, “Water”

Recently, I watched the Jazz Journalist Association Awards—an annual, highly anticipated awards show that honors the top musicians of the year as well as the top journalists of the year. Included in this awards ceremony were concerts from some of &

Week 2: Listening Study, Sonny Rollins- “Strode Rode”

A powerhouse on the saxophone and a pioneer in jazz describes Sonny Rollins, a musician who has played with Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Clifford Brown, Max Roach, McCoy Tyner, Kenny Dorham, and many other monumental jazz artists. This acclaimed mu

Word from the Wise: Joshua Redman, A True Jazz Musician

Trying to strive to become a better true musician has always been my goal as a jazz artist. I am continuously searching to how I can approach jazz and improvisation whether it be through looking at it from a different perspective or trying to view i