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The pair took a close look at the subtexts of Euripides' sad, epic tale of Iphigenia — agency, testosterone, violence, faith — and, through a suite of new music, hold them up to the light.
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The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation announced its 2021 artist awardees, including saxophonist Wayne Shorter and pianists Kris Davis and Danilo Pérez.
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'Iphigenia,' a mythical work-in-progress for several years, pairs music by Wayne Shorter with a libretto by Esperanza Spalding.
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Like some fellow Austrians before him, Mozart, Haydn and Mahler, keyboardist Joe Zawinul deserves a place in the upper echelon of composers. Exhibit A for…
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Along with new music by Ralph Peterson & The Messenger Legacy, the Mark Dresser Seven, and a supertrio of Dave Douglas, Uri Caine and Andrew Cyrille.…
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April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and WBGO is celebrating by showcasing some of the talent from local programs.This installment features the NYU Wayne…
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Wayne Shorter, John Daversa, Cécile McLorin Salvant and Buddy Guy are among the jazz and blues winners at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.They received…
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The 61st Annual Grammy Awards are this Sunday, Feb. 10. And ever since the nominees were announced a couple of months ago, there has been talk of upsets…
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In 2001, The National Museum of American History designated April "Jazz Appreciation Month" (JAM).Of course, jazz appreciation is a year-round pursuit for…
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Wayne Shorter didn't release any new music in 2017. But that's not to say the eminent saxophonist, composer and NEA Jazz Master had anything less than a…