Spring 2020

PRELUDE Sergio Mendes collaborates in The Key of Joy; Charles Lloyd celebrates his eighth decade with a new concert release; Lakecia Benjamin offers a fresh tribute to John and Alice Coltrane; Nduduzo Makhathini finds a home on Blue Note Records; Plus lots more. FEATURES Bird at 100: Does Charlie Parker Still Matter? By Neil Tesser Chairmen of the Bird: Gary Bartz, Vincent Herring and Bobby Watson discuss the primacy of Charlie Parker. By Bob Weinberg Plus: A guide to the best of Charlie Parker's recordings; six artists share their thoughts on Charlie Parker; observations and insights by Charlie Parker and others. REVIEWS Lolly Allen George Burton Kurt Elling and Danilo Pérez Leo Sherman LaTanya Hall Pat Metheny Jonathan Kreisberg The DIVA Jazz Orchestra and others