Larry Coryell: Buddhism and the Influence of Recovery on His Music
Legendary guitarist Larry Coryell is a pioneer in jazz fusion. Considered by some to be the Godfather of jazz-rock, Coryell has attained more than accolades from fans and critical acclaim from the jazz community in his 40 something years in the music business; he’s also gained a family. “Jazz musicians, …
Robert Glasper: Jazz with Hip Hop is Music of the Now
Grammy Award winning pianist Robert Glasper is always on the cutting edge of jazz music. The multitalented producer, in addition to working with stellar jazz artists, has worked with major artists in hip hop and R&B. His latest album, Black Radio, features performances by Lupe Fiasco, Erykah Badu, Chrisette Michele, …
Gerald Clayton – Keeping an Open Mind
iRockJazz caught Gerald Clayton in Chicago to discussed trends in Jazz, his early influences, the proper mindset for approaching Jazz today and being honest with the music by keeping an open mind.
Kenny Barron – Jazz Today is from the Head and Not the Heart
IRockJazz caught Kenny Barron in Chicago, and we discussed the trends in Modern Jazz, and how the music has taken a turn towards the intellectual technique, and away from the heart, and how that impacts the memorability of the music by the audience.
Gregory Porter- Singing it With Understanding
IRockJazz had the opportunity to interview Gregory Porter at his recent appearance at Mayne Stage, in Chicago, where he discussed his early influences, and how all his experiences in music impact his style, from formative years in the church choir where his mother was a pastor, to the stage at …
Benny Green- Playing in the Jazz Messengers with Art Blakey
iRockJazz caught Benny Green in Chicago, in the first segment of his interview, he discusses playing in the Jazz Messengers with Art Blakey
Wynton Marsalis and Ali Jackson, Jr.
IRockJazz had the opportunity to interview Wynton Marsalis back stage at the 2012 Detroit Jazz Festival, and we continued the discussion we began with Ali Jackson about coming up in the Jazz scene as a young musician, and the dedication needed to succeed, along with interesting insights into the Jazz …
Ali Jackson- 2012 Detroit Jazz Festival
iRockJazz had the opportunity to interview Ali Jackson back stage at the 2012 Detroit Jazz Festival, and we discussed his musical upbringing, and philosophy of playing the music seriously. Special Thanks to 2012 Detroit Jazz Festival and its Sponsors