Pharoah Sanders: All About Jazz feature article discussing the life and times of one of our true masters, Pharoah.  From his apprenticeship with Trane, to Alice Coltrane, and his unwavering and unique pursuit of his own art.

Albert Ayler: A rare interview from 1968, before his untimely death in 1970.  He discusses the difficulties of pursuing fiercely creative music while trying to pay the bills--could not be more poignant in these times.

Wayne Shorter: Wayne's famed article, "Creativity and Change," one of the most important published articles on the value of creating music for one's self, and the scathing world of competition.

Michael Brecker: Trumpeter Randy Sandke, a close and early friend of Brecker's discuses Mike's life in terms of its realities, triumphs, and hardships.  This article reveals a great deal about Brecker's early years, his addiction, and his ascension into a renewed path.  A family man, beautiful human being and exceptionally gifted musician, he truly touched us all wish his beauty.

John Coltrane (2nd Interview): The audio portion of this interview is extremely rare, and I will do my best to upload it on the site as soon as I can.  This is by far the superior interview of the two, and features the politically loaded questions of author Frank Kofsky, who works at seeking answers from Trane regarding the role of black musicians in free music, and the importance of Malcolm X, among other subjects.  Recorded in 1967 shortly before Trane's death, it is nearly and hour and a half in length, and includes many excellent questions by Kofsky, and intriguing answers by Trane.  It's worth reading the entire interview, and if you can track down the audio, hearing Trane's voice is well worth the effort.

Charlie Haden: An exceptional interview which maps Haden's life from a "hillbilly" country singer at the age of 22 months, to Ornette's band, the Liberation Music Orchestra, and his views on the political landscape which inspired much of his music.  There are mp3's, audio, and a video available for download from the site. 

Charles Lloyd: Downbeat feature article.  Lloyd on life, music, and happiness.  There are few people in the musical world today who live a life of such sincerity, and seek such peace through their music as Charles Lloyd.  He is a beautiful person, and his words are deeply meaningful and help inspire the wayward soul.

Paul Motian: One of our greatest living masters, Paul Motian dicusses at length his role in Bill Evan's band, and his feelings about his own playing during that time.  He goes on to dicuss his radically different approach to jazz drumming in his more current bands, and his conceptions about band interplay.

Pat Metheny: Well, here it is, the famed interview in which Pat angrily describes his dislike for Kenny G (to put it lightly). 

Joe Lovano: A nice article which sheds light on the upbringing, education, and early influences on Joe's playing.  A comprehensive discography and realated links are also included at the base of the article.