Matt Wilson

Drummer and bandleader Matt Wilson shares his remembrance of pianist, composer and arranger Carla Bley.

Charlie Haden formed the Liberation Music Orchestra just over half a century ago, compelled by what he once called “a commitment to equality and to…

Along with some duo magic from Esperanza Spalding and Fred Hersch, and a ray of sunshine from Matt Wilson.Georgia Anne Muldrow (as Jyoti), “This Walk”The…

Bright moments for difficult times, in this week’s Take Five.Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, “Quarantine Blues”Last Friday, Jazz at…

Billy Lester was 18, a few years into his training as a jazz pianist, when he first saw Lennie Tristano on the bandstand. It’s fair to say the experience…

The Jazz Journalists Association announced the results of its jazz awards today, with winners including tenor saxophonist Benny Golson, drummer Matt…

Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O makes its annual appearance at the Jazz Standard on Tuesday and Wednesday, with featured guest Camila Meza on vocals and…

Vijay Iyer Sextet, “Good on the Ground”Vijay Iyer’s kinetic, convergent musical vision has found expression in almost every conceivable ensemble format,…