JazzTimes | April 2023
WES MONTGOMERY
2023 marks the centennial of modern jazz guitar’s most visionary and influential figure. Montgomery’s short but brilliant career remains the standard by which guitarists are judged. Colin Fleming examines his legacy, with a focus on his world-shaking 1959 debut recording.
UMBRIA JAZZ FESTIVAL AT 50
The keystone of the European jazz festival circuit, Italy’s Umbria Jazz celebrates a major milestone this year. Ashley Kahn unpacks the festival’s origins and powers of endurance through a conversation with Umbria’s founder and artistic director, Carlo Pagnotta.
FESTIVAL GUIDE 2023
After a few years of pandemic-enforced hibernation, the international jazz festival scene has returned with a vengeance. Our annual listing includes over 230 festivals DMITRY-SCHIERBE located around the world.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in JazzTimes April 2023.