The concept of seeking out great food in unlikely places is basically a television cottage industry at this point. Anthony Bourdain does it really well, Andrew Zimmern does it…less well. One time he ate a bat and was kind of a dick about it. ANYway, the

So who else can't wait for the Grammy Awards Pre-Telecast Ceremony with Dave Koz and MC Lyte? Yes, his name is Dred Scott. Yes, it's good reading. Try the Sofia's or Cannes 2010 articles on to start. Hi

Last November, I blogged about local beatboxer Shodekeh contributing a track to what appeared to be a promising Meredith Monk remix project, Monk Mix. It boasted contributions from the likes of Bjork, Bang on a Can, Caetano Veloso, DJ Spooky, and Vijay I

On February 1, 2012, Norway's Kongsberg Jazz Festival unveiled the first series of shows scheduled for its 2012 edition, running from July 4-7, 2012. In addition to its collaboration with Music Export Norway and All About Jazz on the All About Jazz Prese

Cyrille Aimée (Tuesday through Feb. 18) A jazz singer of unforced cosmopolitanism — born in France, of French and Dominican parentage — Ms. Aimée put in a strong showing at the 2010 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocal Competition, shortly before rec

South Asian-Americans are becoming increasingly influential in the jazz community. Pianist Vijay Iyer has long been a critical favorite, as has Iyer's frequent collaborator, saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa. There are also a plethora of young percussionis