The flute is one of the oldest known instruments, but it gets little respect. Ever since Neanderthals held cave-dwelling jam sessions on perforated bear bones, humanoids have panned the instrument's ...
The flute is one of the more overlooked instruments in jazz, but it’s been making an impact on improvised music for more than 50 years. Let 10 experts take you on a guided tour. By Giovanni Russonello ...
When the Count Basie Orchestra swung into action at the second Monterey Jazz Festival in 1959, Frank Wess was already 37 and already halfway through his 11-year tenure with that celebrated ensemble.