The Ground as Partner, as Enemy
Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca at the Joyce Theater through February 25th. … read more
AJBlog: Dancebeat Published 2018-02-19
Jazz and beyond projects with 2018 NEA funding support
Given all the noise, the National Endowment for the Arts’ $25 mil for arts, literature and education announced Feb. 7 may have been overlooked. But these funds and the projects they support, nationwide, should be noted. … read more
AJBlog: Jazz Beyond Jazz Published 2018-02-19
Artistic Resistance in Our America
This weekend, the conductor and pianist Jeffrey Kahane played with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra … But it was his encore that was unforgettable. He bowed his head before starting, waited a moment, we anticipated. It took several notes to recognize with his slow start. … read more
AJBlog: The Bright Ride Published 2018-02-18
The Gershwin Moment
Not only do I believe in George Gershwin; I believe we are embarking on a Gershwin Moment. That is: modernism has departed, and so (sooner or later) will the Standard Narrative for American classical music that we learned from … read more
AJBlog: Unanswered Question Published 2018-02-18
Monday Recommendation(s): Three From ECM
Andy Sheppard, Romaria (ECM)
Nicolas Masson Quartet, Travelers (ECM)
Shinya Fukumori Trio, For 2 Akis (ECM) … read more
AJBlog: RiffTides Published 2018-02-19