jeff lederer

On ‘Fuzzy and Blue’ Trombonist Joe Fiedler Finds Improvisation on Sesame Street

On ‘Fuzzy and Blue’ Trombonist Joe Fiedler Finds Improvisation on Sesame Street

For the second time, one of the best jazz trombonists, Joe Fiedler tackles one of our great treasures troves of tunes: the Sesame Street catalog.

‘History Gets Ahead of the Story’ for Jazz’s Cosgrove, Medeski, and Lederer

‘History Gets Ahead of the Story’ for Jazz’s Cosgrove, Medeski, and Lederer

Jazz drummer Jeff Cosgrove leads brilliant organ player John Medeski and multi-reed master Jeff Lederer through a revelatory recording of songs by William Parker and some just-as-good originals.

No Piano, Please!

No Piano, Please!

Four recent releases demonstrate the stylistic range and power of jazz that isn't hemmed in by chords.