Carl Doering has given me permission to show Rifftides readers the message he posted yesterday on the Jazz West Coast listserve. Folks, I am so excited. The day before yesterday, Miles Davis was elected to the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. What a great day for the jazz world. Finally one of its own has … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2005
Applause Report
In my Jazz Times review of a Bill Charlap concert, I included this observation: The complexity and clarity of Charlap's work and the trio's unity were compelling, nearly mesmerizing. Their listeners were frequently so engrossed that they abandoned the self-conscious rote clapping after each solo … [Read more...]
I’m Going As Fast As I Can
The deadline and I are neck and neck heading down the stretch. I have every intention of winning, so bear with me. I may be able to post some little Rifftides bauble tomorrow. The article, for Jazz Times, is only a couple of thousand words, but it requires an extensive amount of listening, so much … [Read more...]