Charles Tolliver’s professional career began in earnest in 1964, when he recorded as a sideman with alto saxophonist Jackie McLean. In subsequent years, Tolliver worked with Max Roach, Horace Silver, Andrew Hill, Sonny Rollins, Gerald Wilson, and others. Recently, Mack Avenue records reissued his first session as a leader, under the title Right Now… And...Read More

Pianist Larry McDonough shares a playlist of tracks that bring him peace. Playlist Jade Visions, by Scott LaFaro Bill Evans Trio Sunday at the Village Vanguard (1961) Crystal Silence Chick Corea Return to Forever (1972) Joanna’s Theme Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter 1 + 1 (1997) Coming Late to Rachmaninoff Larry McDonough and Richard Terrill...Read More

Herbie Hancock always seems to be on some kind of voyage, whether sitting in a eleven-keyboard cockpit or forming new bands that push his possibilities. This week (August 19 & 22), Christian McBride sits down with Herbie to discuss his journey in technology through the years. We’ll also hear his current band live at Brooklyn’s...Read More