Archive - Chronicles

Al Foster: Love, Peace and Jazz

Career overview part 3.

Jul 12 •

Vinnie Sperrazza

Louis Armstrong on Independence Day

Ricky Riccardi, one of our leading Armstrong scholars, is hesitant to celebrate August 4th as Louis’s birthday.

Jul 4 •

Vinnie Sperrazza

June 2025

May 2025

First thoughts for Al Foster

May 31 •

Vinnie Sperrazza

"Now's The Time" and the Weight Of Thought

Ethan Iverson notes the absence of the “weight of thought” when describing Miles Davis on John Lewis’s “Three Little Feelings” from Music For Brass…

May 28 •

Vinnie Sperrazza

Joys and Concerns #7

Duo with Marty Ehrlich on Monday; Pepperland tour recap.

May 22 •

Vinnie Sperrazza

The Haul At Amoeba Records

Fun photo at the end.

May 10 •

Vinnie Sperrazza

Musicians Make Music

No matter what, musicians make music.

May 4 •

Vinnie Sperrazza

April 2025

For Donald Bailey, Part 2

With Hampton Hawes, Bailey's bravery led him to creative heights.

Apr 30 •

Vinnie Sperrazza

Joys and Concerns #6

With DoYeon Kim and Brandon Seabrook; revised posts; great writing on Substack.

Apr 19 •

Vinnie Sperrazza

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