Marcus J. Moore

Dec 7, 2024 | alpuntoycomagranada.es | Marcus J. Moore

Dec 4, 2024 | nytimes.com | Marcus J. Moore

When the term "Brazilian jazz" arises, one might think of bossa nova, or Sergio Mendes (its most popular purveyor), and stop there. But there's a world beyond those sunny instrumentals and bright vocals, where artists like Hermeto Pascoal, João Donato and Leny Andrade show that Brazilian jazz can be funky, soulful and esoteric. This type of jazz had deeper resonance beyond the oceanfront views it conjured.

Nov 20, 2024 | nytimes.com | Marcus J. Moore

Before collaborating with 30 artists of various disciplines for her new album, Ganavya made a practice of kneeling to wash the feet of her guests. They'd often break down at the gesture. "Everyone cried," she recalled. "It comes back to a grammar of care. In the tradition that I was raised, you can't actually pay your teacher enough for what they're giving you.

May 1, 2024 | nytimes.com | Marcus J. Moore

There's a clip circulating on social media where Charles Mingus, arguably the most famous jazz bassist of all time, is asked what he's saying through his instrument on the bandstand. His answer, profane and hilarious, isn't fit to print here, but it's fitting for the so-called " Angry Man of Jazz." I've often wondered if Mingus's attitude was just his way, or if he felt somewhat underrated compared with others from his era.

Mar 21, 2024 | thenation.com | Marcus J. Moore

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