A look back at the top jazz records of 2007
It’s time to cue up the year that was 2007 one more time. Here’s our list of the top 10 jazz records of last year: 1, “Mi Sueno,’’ Ibrahim Ferrer (World Circuit/Nonesuch) The title translates...
View ArticleDave Brubeck, Randy Newman among SF Jazz highlights
Local legend Dave Brubeck, stellar bassist-composer Charlie Haden, “free” jazz pioneer Cecil Taylor and award-winning songwriter Randy Newman are among the top acts set to perform at the 2008 San...
View ArticleJamie Cullum, Wayne Shorter set for Monterey Jazz
By Jim Harrington For a half century, the Monterey Jazz Festival has been the genre’s gold standard. With its 51st edition, which takes place Friday through Sunday, Monterey is ready to begin the...
View ArticleSan Francisco Jazz Festival boasts international flair
By Jim Harrington Jazz is as American as baseball. One of the things that the two share in common, however, is that Americans are no longer the only ones playing them _ and playing them quite well. The...
View ArticleMiles From India treats fans to world-class evening
By Jim Harrington Miles Davis would’ve dug this concert. The only change that he probably have wanted was in regard to the frontman: Miles would’ve wanted that role so he could be the...
View ArticleTop 10 jazz records of 2008
By Jim Harrington Some people would rather forget 2008. The jazz fan, however, has definite cause to look back fondly at the year that was. As such, here are my picks for the top 10 jazz recordings of...
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