New York Jazz Club Smoke Celebrates 25 Years
After celebrating 25 years last year, New York jazz spot Smoke begins its next quarter century run. I spoke to owner/founder ...
Legendary musician goes in new direction at age 100: ‘His endurance is mind-boggling’
Allen, 100, has been at the helm of the Arkestra since 1995, directing the avant-garde jazz ensemble after the death of Afrofuturist visionary (and Birmingham native) Sun Ra. Allen, a composer and ...
A 100-Year-Old Jazz Legend’s Solo Debut, and 11 More New Songs
Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign ...
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'Forces of Nature' showcases the potent mix of two jazz giants
A new recording features pianist McCoy Tyner and saxophonist Joe Henderson in a concert taped in New York City in 1966. The ...