by Ben Shaw
Ben Shaw
Articles by Ben Shaw
Is This Jazz?: A New Night For Jazz
When a new jazz venue pops up in the area, it’s important to shine a light on them so they ...
Is This Jazz? Wednesdays at the Acacia Club with Leland Baker
Saxophonist Leland Baker has been making a name for himself around New England over the past several years and has ...
Is This Jazz? A Night Of Gershwin
On Thursday, February 22, the Veterans Memorial Auditorium was host to a rousing performance by The Gershwin Big Band, an ...
Is This Jazz? My Funny Valentine
Many jazz standards have faded from popular memory and been usurped by newer charts, but a select few continue ...
Is This Jazz? An Interview with Lionel Loueke
A couple of weeks ago I spoke with guitarist Lionel Loueke prior to his performance with the Chick Corea and Steve ...
Is This Jazz?: Esperanza Exposes the Process
The brilliance of Esperanza Spalding has been on display for well over a decade. While keeping a firm footing ...
Is This Jazz?: What’s Next For Fall
The fall season is a perfect time to go see jazz around Rhode Island. As the weather begins to ...
Is This Jazz? Newport Jazz Festival ’17
The jazz world descended upon Newport to see some of the music’s legends as well as many of ...
Is This Jazz? Newport Jazz Festival ’17: Where To Start
On Friday, August 5, the world’s best jazz artists will once again make their yearly pilgrimage to Fort Adams ...
Is This Jazz?: Greg Abate’s Road To Forever
Those who’ve been keeping an eye on the local jazz scene for the past few decades have undoubtedly felt the ...