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Larry Smith, Keeper of the Bebop Flame, is Lighting Up the Stage Againnew
Five years and two strokes ago, the alto saxophonist stopped playing completely. He couldn't play. Now he's ready for a comeback.
Metro Times |
Charles L. Latimer |
10-28-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Skeeter Shelton's Righteous Screamnew
Shelton looks much younger than his 57 years. His peers describe him as an unsung genius. Capable of playing with a fevered energy, he's an essential voice in Detroit's avant-garde fraternity.
Metro Times |
Charles L. Latimer |
01-29-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Skeeter Shelton
Jazz Legend Sonny Rollins on Doxy Recordsnew
At 77, Rollins is busy establishing his own record label and website, and, most importantly, taking stages to defend his title as one of the greatest improvisers alive.
Metro Times |
Charles L. Latimer |
10-16-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Sonny Rollins
Re-introducing Kenn Coxnew
Blue Note reissues put a Detroiter back on the jazz map.
Metro Times |
Charles L. Latimer |
07-10-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Kenn Cox
'Jazz Has Never Been Popular'new
Branford Marsalis doesn't pine for the old days.
Metro Times |
Charles L. Latimer |
05-22-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Branford Marsalis
