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Audiophilia
June 2001
Heather Bambrick |
Jackie Allen: Which A classical vocalist once told me that her vocal instructor advised her against singing either jazz or pop, saying performing in these styles would 'ruin her vocal chords, technique, and sound'. Obviously, Chicago-based Jazz chanteuse Jackie Allen did not follow this type of thinking...   |
Salon.com
May 11, 2001
Charles Taylor |
"Calle 54" A loving "Buena Vista Social Club"-style hymn to the rhythm and life of salsa... |
Salon.com
February 9, 2001
Allen Barra |
"Bing Crosby: A Pocketful of Dreams" by Gary Giddins A new biography tries to bring back to life the now-neglected, once absurdly popular crooner... |
Salon.com
February 7, 2001
John Grabowski |
The longest tootle From Skunkbucket LeFunke to Louis Armstrong to ... Louis Armstrong, Ken Burns' 144-hour documentary gets to the bottom of jazz. (Did we mention Louis Armstrong?) |
Salon.com
February 7, 2001
Gary Kamiya |
In defense of "Jazz" Hipster critics say Ken Burns offered up only penny-ante sociology and sops to Wynton Marsalis. They're wrong... |
Salon.com
December 4, 2000
David Rubien |
Keith Jarrett A giant of jazz innovation finds himself reaching new heights by deftly interpreting classic tunes... |
Audiophilia
November 2000
David Brown |
Windjammers: Swingphonic A review of Sammy Nestico's tasteful and original adaptations of familiar classical and symphonic repertoire to swing, in his aptly titled Swingphonic charts. |
Salon.com
July 6, 2000
Eric Boehlert |
They don't buy it Baby boomers are purchasing more CDs than ever -- but not jazz or classical. Can these genres survive in an increasingly bottom-line business? |
Salon.com
June 20, 2000
Jennifer Gilmore |
Nina Simone Now on a rare tour of the U.S., she's been the "High Priestess of Soul" for decades, making music that's an eloquent blend of joy, sorrow and anger. |
Salon.com
May 15, 2000
Adele M. Stan |
The return of Miriam Makeba "Mama Africa" is back in the USA with a new CD, a summer tour and a lot to say. |
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