By Willard Jenkins, Open Sky Jazz The first time I caught Ralph Peterson, Jr. live was a 1986 performance by the Blue Note Records band Out of the Blue (OTB). … Read More
INTERVIEW: Ralph Peterson Powers up Onyx – Open Sky Jazz
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INTERVIEW: Regina Carter’s message to the Swing States – Open Sky Jazz
By Willard Jenkins, Open Sky Jazz After a bit of an absence from the recording studios, the perennial poll-winning violinist, MacArthur Foundation “genius” award recipient, and one of the finest … Read More
INTERVIEW: Willard Jenkins Talks to T.K. Blue
by Willard Jenkins, Open Sky The joyous alto and saxophone and flute sound of T.K. Blue (aka Talib Kibwe) has been part of my consciousness for many moons. Before we even met his … Read More
INTERVIEW: Open Sky Jazz Features an Interview With Kenyatta Beasley and Willard Jenkins
By: Willard Jenkins, Open Sky Jazz Trumpeter Kenyatta Beasley has released a record project he’s been considering for more than a minute, an exploration of the compositions of one of … Read More