Archive - Chronicles

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

For John Bonham

On "Becoming Led Zeppelin" and Page's personal mythology.

Apr 12 •

Vinnie Sperrazza

Film: Tony Williams In Africa

A tip from my friend George Korval sent me to the Maysles Documentary Center in Harlem last week for a screening of Tony Williams in Africa (1973…

Apr 6 •

Vinnie Sperrazza

March 2025

For Donald Bailey

Part one of two, with testimonials, bio, and a look at Jimmy Smith's early career with Bailey.

Mar 31 •

Vinnie Sperrazza

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