Roy Nathanson

Q&A: Marc Ribot On His Headlining Run At The Village Vanguard, Heading Into Unfamiliar Scenes, And Coming To New York In The '70s

While working in organist Jack McDuff's band in 1979, guitarist Marc Ribot learned not to "hit the obvious note," a guideline he's followed ever since. As a sideman, he's strummed for the likes of Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, the Lounge Lizards, and John Zorn; on his own, he moves from solo guitar to ... More >>

Alphabet Lounge Big Band

2009 Jazz Poll: Tom Hull's Alternate, Unsettled Top 10

Great jazz records we caught, with apologies to those we missed

Jazz Consumer Guide: Loosening (or Tightening) Up

Or slicing, or muscling—anything but letting up, really

Joe's Pub Director Shanta Thake Tells You the Best Way to Get a Drink on the House

Last week, we put out the Voice's Best of NYC issue, our annual opportunity to bestow arbitrary awards like Best Buskers Dressed as Animals and Best Film Festival. In turn, we asked a few of our favorite New Yorkers to name their favorite local things. Cary ConoverAmy Winehouse at Joe's Pub in 200 ... More >>

'Voice' Jazz Poll Critics' Ballots

All in the Family

Confused teens, confused thirtysomethings, and old jazz guys enjoying their dotage

Get Down, Moses

Upstart local Jewish musicians weave a coat of many colors

Music

Music

Theater

Afropop Worldwide

Darkside Toons

Jazz Listings

Compiled by Ginger Adams Otis

Border Crossings