Jazz/Blues
'Miles Davis at Newport 1955-75' Four-Disc Box Set to Release July 17
Netflix Original Documentary 'What Happened, Miss Simone' Releases Trailer, Premieres June 26
Netflix has been on the incline with its original programming as of late. And now, coming June 26, renowned jazz vocalist Nina Simone receives her tribute via the video streaming service, which has released the trailer for its forthcoming documentary, "What Happened, Miss Simone?" EXCLUSIVE: Gordon Goodwin on His Big Phat Band, 'Life in the Bubble' Grammy Win and Why 'Whiplash' is Great for Jazz
Yes, indeed, the 2015 Grammys proved to be one populist step forward for jazz at-large. Remember Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett's cheeks? Hell, Herbie Hancock and ?uestlove performed right alongside John Mayer and Ed Sheeran. And no one, save for the haters, batted a valve or crossed a string. For Gordon Goodwin and his Big Phat Band, though, their three nominations and an eventual gong for Best Large Jazz Ensemble were more than just plated platitudes and a non-televised soapbox rant. It was a kind of vindication.
