Matthew Shipp

Pianist Matthew Shipp says he's getting back to basics

Creative Music Works re-emerges after hiatus with benefit show tonight

Matt Skellenger​Since Alex Lemski started the Creative Music Works in 1989 with the "vision of uncompromising freedom of expression for musicians," the organization has brought in a number of pivotal artists in the jazz and avant-garde realms such as David S. Ware, Joseph Jarman and Andrew Cyr ... More >>

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Fast reviews of recent releases

For the Record

For national releases, 2003 wonked as much as it rocked.

Spring Heel Jack

Live (Thirsty Ear)

That's a Wrap-Up

Backbeat writers sound off on a few of their favorite musical things from 2002.

DJ Spooky

Optometry (Thirsty Ear)

On the Records

Backbeat contributors reflect on the releases that helped them survive the year 2000.

Playlist

Trish Murphy, John Fahey, Pavement, Matthew Shipp Duo

Inside Out There

Pianist Marc Sabatella has no interest in making one-dimensional music.

Rollins With the Punches

Henry Rollins takes on all comers.

Playlist

Henry Rollins takes on all comers.

Playlist

Henry Rollins takes on all comers.

READY TO WARE

HOW MUSIC RESCUED SAXOPHONIST DAVID S. WARE FROM A TAXICAB.

THRILLS

HOW MUSIC RESCUED SAXOPHONIST DAVID S. WARE FROM A TAXICAB.