Despite the success of artists like Wynton Marsalis, the 1980s were a somewhat dark period in jazz. There was no particular movement breathing new life into the music, as fusion had done in the '70s, and the masters who came up during the classic days were aging. Fortunately, jazz experienced a bit of a renaissance in the '90s as a crop of young lions came to the fore. These musicians were all highly trained, and steeped in jazz tradition, but not beholden to it. more ›

So now you know who we loved locally this year. Here's our list of the live shows that came through town and left a lasting impression in '07. more ›

The sax/bass/drums trio is an interesting format for a jazz band. Back East, saxophonist Joshua Redman's latest release, marks his first foray into this lineup. The excellent album features Redman along with a variety of drummers, bassists, and guest saxophonists on certain cuts, including his late father, Dewey Redman. Thursday night, he brought a trio to Blues Alley for two blistering sets of music that showed why he is one of the most respected jazz... more ›