Bennie Maupin: Early Reflections
adminThe return of Bennie Maupin to somewhat regular recording, beginning with his first Cryptogramophone release Penumbra in 2006, is one of jazz music’s more welcome stories of the past few…
Read MoreBennie Maupin Ensemble: Penumbra
Bennie Maupin is a master of improvisational music and of the woodwind instruments. He has worked with some of the most creative musicians and most innovative ensembles of all time.
Read MoreThe Afrofuturism of Robert Springett and Herbie Hancock
The Art of the Album Beginning in 1972, Herbie Hancock teamed up with artist Robert Springett to produce a series of albums with a vision rooted in Afrofuturism. Although the…
Read MoreJoni Mitchell’s Career Retrospective Travelogue
Joni Mitchell’s career has been a long one, with many twists and turns. It was effectively brought to a close by her 2015 brain aneurysm, from which she continues to…
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