A Tony Bennett Centennial Celebration
One hundred years ago today, Anthony Dominick Benedetto was born in Queens
Musings on Music by The Milkman
Interviews with creative artists in jazz and beyond and observations on the scene
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On the Passing of Plas Johnson
The saxophonist was widely known for his robust-toned tenor work on the "Pink Panther" theme but he appeared on countless other recordings as a member of The Wrecking Crew
A Sad Farewell to Rodney Holmes
The great drummer and radiant personality passed on Saturday at age 60
My Mid-Year Jazz Record Picks for 2026
I’ve been contributing to the Village Voice Jazz Critics Poll since it was inaugurated in 2006 by longtime Voice contributor and jazz critic Francis Davis.
In Praise of the Hulking 300 lb. Beast -- Part VI
A catalog of women Hammond B-3 players, from the two Shirleys to Akiko and more
A Blindfold Test with Les Paul
Acknowledging the June 9th birthday of the man whose name was synonymous with guitar
On the Passing of James "Blood" Ulmer
The guitarist with the instantly identifiable harmolodic twang died yesterday at 86.
Still Thinking About Sonny
Reflecting on the genuine and admirable humility of the late Saxophone Colossus
R.I.P. Sonny Rollins
The Saxophone Colossus and inspiration to us all passed yesterday at age 95
In Remembrance of Jimmy Cobb
Acknowledging the passing of the drumming great six years ago on May 24, 2020
Remembering the Great Ralph Peterson
The late, larger-than-life and always inspiring drummer would’ve turn 64 today.
Remembering the Great Jack Bruce
The great bassist-singer and former Cream frontman was born on this day in 1943
In Praise of the Hulking 300 lb. Beast -- Part V
A rundown of some renowned Hammond B-3 pioneers and two brilliant renegades
In Praise of the Hulking 300 lb. Beast -- Part IV
My audience with the audacious B-3 master Dr. Lonnie Smith (aka "The Turbanator")
In Praise of the Hulking 300 lb Beast -- Part III
My audience with the legendary heavyweight champion of the Hammond B-3
In Praise of the Hulking 300 lb. Beast, Part II
Recalling favorite vintage B-3 performances from my youth while playing DJ
Remembering the Great Larry Coryell
The jazz guitarist who pioneered the fusion movement would've turned 83 today
In Praise of the Hulking 300 lb Beast
A celebration of the Hammond B-3 organ in its many manifestations
A Valentine's Day Shout Out to Mike & Leni
The guitar playing Sterns have been married for 45 years...and are still swinging!
Some Birthday Cheer for Bill Laswell
The bassist-producer, who has been off the scene for three years, turns 71 today