The genius of Mingus? It was all in the strings
On the occasion of the legendary bassist's centennial, broadcaster and bass player Greg Bryant zeroes in on the legend's technical wizardry.
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Remembering jazz great Charles Mingus who was born 100 years ago
The inventive compositions of jazz bassist Charles Mingus and his volatile personality loom large in the jazz world.
Cristina Vane, 'How You Doin''
The track shimmies with head-bobbing rhythm, augmented by its harmonica vamp and Vane's confident slide playing.
Yard Act's latest is a 'knowingly hypocritical snapshot' of the times we live in
'The Overload' released in January on Island Records and quickly made a splash, debuting at No. 2 on the UK albums chart. Hear a live performance.
Stanley Clarke – The Virtuoso Bass Doubler is now an NEA Jazz Master
Jazz Night profiles bassist, composer, producer, arranger and 2022 NEA Jazz Master Stanley Clarke. Hear stories from his collaborators and travel through sonic landmarks in Clarke's storied career.
Cypress Hill's impact comes into focus in new documentary
Cypress Hill's '90s sensational hit "Insane in the Brain" is also the title of a new Showtime documentary out this week about the hip-hop group.
How the late jazz great Charles Mingus is being remembered 100 years later
Regarded as one of the most important figures in jazz, tributes are planned across the world to honor the legacy of bassist, bandleader and pioneer Charles Mingus.
Jason Vieaux, 'Bach: Violin Sonata No. 1: IV. Presto'
Classical guitarists can rock out, too. Hear a searing, joyful performance of Bach at its most shred-worthy and satisfying.
Christian McBride's favorite Tiny Desk concerts
In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, here's a playlist of favorites from Grammy Award-winning bassist, composer, educator, broadcaster and Jazz Night in America host Christian McBride.
S. Carey: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The artist performs four songs surrounded by household appliances and a handful of his closest collaborators.