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Interview: Vince Mendoza (Jazz Composer Extraordinaire)

Joseph Vella | Posted 01.23.2012

Joseph Vella

In the modern era of jazz, finding a true composer to follow is not the easiest thing to do. Especially if the composer can actually write beautifully melodic and emotionally deep music. Vince Mendoza does this and more.

The Brand of Jazz

Joseph Vella | Posted 05.25.2011

Joseph Vella

The issue of branding has increasingly become a driving force in everything we do both personally and professionally.  Just think of Facebook and how...

My Midlife Jazz Crisis: Jazz Radio RIP

Joseph Vella | Posted 05.25.2011

Joseph Vella

The other day my 10-year-old daughter walked into my office as I was listening to one of the prominent jazz radio stations on the east coast. She lis...

Interview With Brad Mehldau on the Art of Solo Piano

Joseph Vella | Posted 05.25.2011

Joseph Vella

I have interviewed the virtuosic pianist Brad Melhdau many times over the years. But this is the first time we focus exclusively on his approach to his solo work.

My Midlife Jazz Crisis - Stage 1: The Acknowledgement

Joseph Vella | Posted 05.25.2011

Joseph Vella

It's a harsh dose of reality when you realize that you're getting older and you find that your viewpoint toward what you love is not what it used to be.

The Art of Eight String Religion

Joseph Vella | Posted 05.25.2011

Joseph Vella

For many music enthusiasts, there are those unique artists that touch a special place in our mind, body and soul. The Grammy Award-winning cellist David Darling is one of those artists for me.

JAZZ: Musical Stylings Of A Bad-Ass: Miles Davis And Henry Rollins

Joseph Vella | Posted 05.25.2011

Joseph Vella

I never would have imagined that the recent installment of the Miles Davis podcast on JazzOnline.com would set off such a firestorm of debate. But that's what happened when Henry Rollins was added to the mix.