I see little of more importance to the future of our country and our civilization than full recognition of the place of the artist. If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him ... the highest duty of the writer, [...]
Willimantic Records is gaining a well-deserved reputation for consistently providing a welcoming space for free jazz - something greatly appreciated by the musicians who perform there as well as by their avid supporters. That this space exists at all acquired more urgency with the ending of Carl Testa’s Uncertainty Music series in New Haven after [...]
Hartford jazz fans are used to hearing about Hartt School grads' musical success, but Mike Casey's premier in Downbeat magazine is more than worth a shout-out. The world's largest jazz publication just featured Mike's "West End" single, a fantastic testimonial to the world class talent coming out of Connecticut's original music scene. Inspired by Hartford's [...]