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The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
We lost a legend on Friday May 27, 2011 when influential poet, musician, and author Gil Scott-Heron passed. The roots of modern jazz, soul, hip-hop, and poetry can be traced back to his early works....
View ArticleThelonious Monk Straight, No Chaser
Thelonious Monk was one of the true, undisputed innovators of jazz. His influence, both in playing and composition, altered all of us as musicians and even more fans of the art form. Straight, No...
View ArticleDocumentary: Different Drummer: Elvin Jones
Before we delve into Elvin Jones’ life and career from a musicologist’s standpoint, it is important (when available) to hear from these musicians themselves and those they worked with. Luckily in the...
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