“She’s So Heavy” at 50: From Billy Preston to Blac Rabbit
“She’s So Heavy” is given lots of kudos for helping craft prog-rock. But Billy Preston — and multiple black artists — found (and further built) the gospel groove beneath.
10 Snappy Jazz Memoirs
In the mood to curl up with a book? These great jazz autobiographies showcase everyone from Louis Armstrong to Miles Davis to Lady Day to Brother Ray.
The 7-Day Fusion Challenge
For some, “fusion” is a dirty word. It’s time to reconsider. Start your week with Stanley Clarke; end it with Herbie Hancock — and then decide.
