The concept of celebrating women in jazz is something of a fool?s errand. After all, women have contributed to the jazz canon from its very inception. Why not appreciate that fact and simply consider them jazz artists, as opposed to isolating them by gender? Read more...

Brian Bromberg

Downright Upright

Once a drummer following the footsteps of his brother and father, a cellist until convinced to take up the bass during junior high orchestra practice, Brian Bromberg has become one of the most well-respected virtuoso bass players in jazz, thanks to his A-list studio and touring status as sideman, producer and leader of such diverse stylistic range. This year marks the American release of Downright Upright, a compelling addition to his acclaimed and popular catalog that he expects will please both the casual smooth jazz fans and the jazz purists. Read more...