Tag Archives: free jazz

An album (or two) in my head 0066

Posted on January 8, 2018 by

I listened to Harriet Tubman’s latest album again — it’s crazy Deep Space Blackout, where the all-so-dope trio sees our Colson Whitehead and raises it with an ion thruster. Spaceways, Inc. is smiling all the way from Saturn. I’ve also … Continue reading →

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In Loving Remembrance of Muhal Richard Abrams

Posted on November 5, 2017 by

The passing of Muhal Richard Abrams is another one of those somber events that took me a while to process. I have so many thoughts. So many emotions, wrapped around memories. Abrams’ music helped to secure my love for the … Continue reading →

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HENRY GRIMES IS 80 TODAY

Posted on November 3, 2015 by

Jazz great Henry Grimes celebrates his 80th birthday today! You all know how much I dig him at this point. I look forward to hitting his birthday bash this Friday. In case you can’t see Grimes in person this week, … Continue reading →

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HENRY GRIMES’ LIGHT SHINES EVEN BRIGHTER

Posted on September 17, 2015 by

If it’s even possible for the statuses of pop artistsTaylor Swift, Beyoncé Knowles or J.Cole to be upgraded beyond their current recognition as some of the brightest lights in the history of entertainment, I could imagine that sort of elevation … Continue reading →

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