The Jazz Session

How do you sum up the career of one of the most distinctive saxophonists ever?... The post The Jazz Session #92: Laurie Pepper on Art Pepper appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Guitarist Mike Stern has played with everyone. And yes, that includes Miles Davis. After decades... The post The Jazz Session #91: Mike Stern appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Trombonist David Gibson delivers another album full of melody and grounded in a strong sense... The post The Jazz Session #90: David Gibson appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Dutch bassist Joris Teepe has lived in New York for the past 20 years, making... The post The Jazz Session #89: Joris Teepe appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Ellis Marsalis is more than the father of four famous sons. He’s an acclaimed pianist... The post The Jazz Session #88: Ellis Marsalis appeared first on The Jazz Session .

The American Federation of Jazz Musicians Local 802 is trying to win pension benefits for... The post The Jazz Session SPECIAL REPORT: Justice For Jazz Artists appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Pianist Vijay Iyer navigates the stream of history on his new trio recording, Historicity (ACT,... The post The Jazz Session #87: Vijay Iyer appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Drummer Jason Marsalis turns to the vibraphone on his new record, Music Update (ELM Records,... The post The Jazz Session #86: Jason Marsalis appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Jason Crane interviews guitarist Bobby Broom. Broom, a longtime member of Sonny Rollins’ band, has... The post The Jazz Session #85: Bobby Broom appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Jason Crane interviews bassist John Patitucci. On Remembrance (Concord, 2009), Patitucci uses the classic sax-bass-drums... The post The Jazz Session #84: John Patitucci appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Jason Crane interviews vocalist Karrin Allyson. Her new recording, By Request: The Best of Karrin... The post The Jazz Session #83: Karrin Allyson appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Jason Crane interviews pianist Marian McPartland. For 30 years, McPartland has been the host of... The post The Jazz Session #82: Marian McPartland appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Jason Crane interviews guitarist Terrence Brewer. Brewer’s new album is called Groovin’ Wes (Strong Brew... The post The Jazz Session #81: Terrence Brewer appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Jason Crane interviews Sam Yahel. Yahel is best known as an organist who has performed... The post The Jazz Session #80: Sam Yahel appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Jason Crane interviews pianist Myra Melford. Melford is active with many groups and on many... The post The Jazz Session #79: Myra Melford appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Jason Crane interviews jazz journalist Marc Myers about saxophonist Bud Shank’s early influence on bossa... The post The Jazz Session #78: Bud Shank’s Bossa Years appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Jason Crane interviews vocalist Kurt Elling. Known for his affinity for the music of John... The post The Jazz Session #77: Kurt Elling appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Jason Crane interviews pianist Steve Kuhn. Kuhn’s new album, Mostly Coltrane (ECM, 2009), pays tribute... The post The Jazz Session #76: Steve Kuhn appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Jason Crane interviews bassist Avery Sharpe. Sharpe’s album, Autumn Moonlight (JKNM, 2009) is an exploration... The post The Jazz Session #75: Avery Sharpe appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Jason Crane interviews composer Nicholas Urie. Urie’s fascinating album, Excerpts From An Online Dating Service... The post The Jazz Session #74: Nicholas Urie appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Jason Crane interviews pianist Bill Anschell and saxophonist Brent Jensen. Their new album, We Couldn’t... The post The Jazz Session #73: Bill Anschell and Brent Jensen appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Jason Crane interviews organist Gene Ludwig. He tossed a coin to decide whether to be... The post The Jazz Session #72: Gene Ludwig appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Jason Crane interviews trumpeter Terence Blanchard. A standard-bearer for his home city of New Orleans,... The post The Jazz Session #71: Terence Blanchard appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Jason Crane interviews drummer Carl Allen. He and Rodney Whitaker have just released their second... The post The Jazz Session #70: Carl Allen appeared first on The Jazz Session .

Jason Crane interviews bassist Christian McBride. McBride returns to the acoustic realm with his new... The post The Jazz Session #69: Christian McBride appeared first on The Jazz Session .