Village Voice Writings

These are pieces that I wrote for the Village Voice starting in late 2003. They are listed in inverse chronological order (newest first). The pieces often have additional working notes at the bottom.

• Jimmy Lyons: The Box Set (Ayler)
• Miroslav Vitous: Universal Syncopations (ECM)
• Ken Vandermark: Airports for Light (Atavistic), Furniture Music (Okka Disk)
• David S. Ware Strings Ensemble: Threads (Thirsty Ear)
• Billy Bang: Vietnam: Reflections (Justin Time); Sirone Bang Ensemble: Configuration (Silkheart); Kahil El'Zabar's Ritual Trio: Live at the River East Art Center (Delmark); Ahmed Abdullah's Ebonic Tones: Tara's Song (TUM); Sweet Space/Untitled Gift (8th Harmonic Breakdown)
• John Prine: Fair & Square (Oh Boy)
• Jazz Labels
• David Murray: A Consumer Guide
• Anthony Braxton: The Complete Arista Recordings of Anthony Braxton (Mosaic)
• Top Jazz 2004
• Top Jazz 2005
• Top Jazz 2006
• Top Jazz 2007
• Top Jazz 2009
• Top Jazz 2010

Unpublished/In Progress

• Jazz CG Prospects: 2004 Releases
• Jazz: A World Map
• Top Jazz 2008