May 26, 2016
Two new volumes of work by the legendary music writer Ralph J. Gleason are out this spring. Though he grew up during the Jazz Age, Gleason loved acts like Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead too.
May 20, 2015 | Gary G. Vercelli
Gary Vercelli reviews a book documenting the cultural barriers for Italian-American musicians and their common bond of music interpretation.
May 20, 2015
Gary Vercelli highlights a new book about Italian American musicians and jazz.
September 18, 2014
"Your intelligence doesn't override your desire to destroy yourself," Darnielle tells Fresh Air.
June 10, 2014 | Gary G. Vercelli
Gary Vercelli interviews frequent Down Beat contributor Dan Oulette, then reviews Dan’s recently published biography on legendary record company executive Bruce Lundvall. Lundvall reactivated the legendary Blue Note label in 1984.
