June 6, 2024 #1364

In 2023 the well-respected drummer Phil Haynes embarked on a project to document his past musical history. He made an impressive debut, releasing not only a 60-plus collection of songs called “A Life Improvised” with various bands, but also a book titled “Chasing The Masters”. There were hints of more Continue Reading

May 30, 2024 #1363

More new music from William Parker continues with selections from his new “Cereal Music”; it’s his first spoken word album. Parker’s joined by vocalist and sound producer Ellen Christi, and the results are unique and magical. There’s more poetry on the track, “Africa”, by Gaspare Di Lieto – the late Continue Reading

May 23, 2024 #1362

The annual Vision Festival in New York is approaching (June 18-23 and streaming too), and that means one particular artist will be recognized for his/her lifetime achievements. This year the artist is bassist, composer, author and pretty much everything else, William Parker, who actually has played a central role in Continue Reading