Rolling Stones, Pittsburgh, PA, June 20, 2015
When the Rolling Stones announced their Zip Code tour on March 31, 2015 it was to be their first stadium tour of North America since 2007.
Tori Amos, New Haven, CT, June 13, 1994
The chance to see Tori Amos live presented itself in mid-1994 at the Palace Theatre, in New Haven, Connecticut. She was on a ridiculously long tour for her follow-up to Little Earthquakes, Under the Pink.
The Kinks, New Haven, CT, June 6, 1983
“What was your first concert?” Whenever I hear people answer that question, I typically witness either embarrassment or pride. I feel neither when I answer the question but I will say that I have never met someone with the same answer as me...
Batavia Collective
Batavia Collective are a three-piece electronic jazz ensemble from Jakarta, Indonesia. The members - Doni Joesran, Elfa Zulham and Kenny Gabriel – joined us for this long-distance discussion to mark the release of their new EP, BTVC, on Belgium-based R&S Records.
Taeko Kunishima
Taeko Kunishima is a pianist and composer who I first became aware of in 2011, around the release of her third album, Late Autumn. At the time, I reviewed that record for the website All About Jazz and have followed her music since.
Mohamad Zatari
Mohamad Zatari is an oud performer and composer originally from Aleppo, Syria. Currently based in Bucharest, Romania, Mohamad’s work has accompanied film and visual art; he performs widely and with musical partners from various and diverse countries...
Dave McMurray: Blowing on the Edge of Grate-ness
Saxophonist Dave McMurray's discography is reflective of the musical melting pot of his hometown Detroit. Dave came up playing with everyone from bluesman Albert King, pianist Geri Allen, even Kid Rock.
