Some have immense admiration for Philip Glass’ ‘minimal music’, others talk about it with barely concealed contempt. The American composer’s oeuvre has been the subject of musical controversy for more than half a century. Next Wednesday, Glass hopes to celebrate his 87th birthday, today his new album Solo will be released. As a composer, Glass […]
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Still looking for the perfect note (bassist Ron Carter)
In July, a wonderful example of the power of limitation could be heard at the Rotterdam North Sea Jazz Festival. After the announcement that drummer Payton Crossley of Ron Carter’s Foursight Quartet would be absent due to Covid, an audible wave of disappointment buzzed through the packed Madeira hall. Bassist Ron Carter (1937) did receive […]