By Kevin Whitehead, eMusic ContributorIt's strange, the ways the arc of jazz history can bend. Twenty years ago, for some conservatives, Anthony Braxton epitomized everything that was wrong with jazz. In 2013, he was named an NEA Jazz Master… more »
By Charles Farrell, eMusic ContributorPianist Ahmad Jamal has recorded a considerable number of albums, but It's Magic is a standout even in his lengthy discography. Jamal's playing is particularly trenchant here; he's aggressive and engaged, putting bassist James Cammack,… more »
By Charles Farrell, eMusic ContributorAlthough pianist Ahmad Jamal's tenure with Impulse Records in the early 1970s may not have brought him the kind of attention that his earlier trio recordings during the late 1950s on Argo and Emarcy did,… more »
By Britt Robson, eMusic ContributorAhmad Jamal is that rare pianist who is both influential and underrated, utterly accessible yet deceptively complex. Contrary to its title, this collection of live tunes comprises at least two nights spaced three years apart,… more »