Archives for January 10, 2006

The following story from Agence France Presse has been popping up in newspapers, on television and radio, and everywhere on the internet. It seems to have (ahem) struck a responsive chord. In the unlikely event that you have missed it, Rifftides brings it to you as a public service. World's Longest … [Read more...]

Rifftides reader Garth Jowett writes: The Miguel Zenon is "different" from what I expected, but wonderful in its own way. I would like to hear what he can do with "bebop" standards, as he has such great control of the instrument, and a wonderful sound. Thanks for the recommendation. It's not quite … [Read more...]

I’m off this morning to the IAJE bash. Travel will consume the better part of today and tomorrow. Blogging for the next few days will be catch as catch can, but I’ll keep my eyes and ears open among the throngs and the wall-to-wall music and keep you posted, even if sporadically. … [Read more...]