jazz
Robert Christgau on the Genius of Thelonious Monk
The Dean reviews MAST's 'Thelonious Sphere Monk,' Monk's own 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses 1960,' and Ornette Coleman's 'Ornette at 12/Crisis.'
Chicago Avant-Metal Stalwart Bruce Lamont Is Constantly Experimenting
Stream the musician's dark, nuanced new solo album, 'Broken Limbs Excite No Pity.'
The Untold Story of 'The Sims,' Your First Favorite Jazz Record
The songs that soundtracked the game's Build Mode introduced millions of unknowing kids to new age jazz. The musicians behind it were just trying to make something that wouldn't interfere with your landscaping.
Jeff Goldblum Wants to Collaborate with Migos, Because Why Not
In an interview with VICE, Jeff Goldblum reveals how that random photo with Quavo really happened.
This DC Taxi Driver Was a Superstar in Ethiopia
In the 60s and 70s, Hailu Mergia was a famous musician in Africa. But in the 80s, he made the painful decision to leave. Now he's poised for a comeback.
A Chat with the ‘Hey Arnold!’ Composer Who Folded Jazz into 90s Childhoods
How 66-year-old Jim Lang went from touring with the Pointer Sisters to soundtracking the Nickelodeon show about "football head."
Let's Talk About the Chinese Village That Worships the Sax and Kenny G
A New York Times story explores Sidangkou, the 'saxophone capital' of China, and buddy, we're about it.
Stanley Clarke Is the Reason You Love Music
The legendary bass player, who basically invented jazz fusion, speaks about his lengthy career—from collaborating with Keith Richards to Paul McCartney to Miles Davis.
Tyler, the Creator's Smooth Tiny Desk Concert Is the Epitome of His Vision
'Flower Boy' material + a live jazz-soul band is magical.
Marker Starling Reckons With Mortality on “Anchors & Ampersands”
The Canadian musician's newest record, which features Stereolab's Laetitia Sadier, is an expansive personal retrospective.
Let's Figure Out What the Hell Is Going On in DRAM's "Check Ya Fabrics"
He's teamed up with Rick Rubin for a wacky, psychedelic soul cut that may need an explainer.
Billy Bragg Wants to Know Which Side You’re On
The legendary British songwriter enlightens us on working class rebellion, his new EP, 'Bridges Not Walls,' and his new book, 'Roots, Radicals and Rockers: How Skiffle Changed the World.'