The Jazz Maniac: Conversations with Kenny Washington

Gabriel Bar-Cohen  4/23/19  The Jazz Maniac: Conversations with K-Wash    Kenny greets me at the front door of his Brooklyn apartment. He is wearing a “jazz radio” t-shirt and jeans. As we climb the stairs to his study I can already hear the sounds of a record playing. The room itself is covered from floor […]

Conversations with the Great John B. Williams: How to unpack your bag

Gabriel Bar-Cohen 12/2/18   Conversations with the Great John B. Williams: How to unpack your bag.     Gabriel Bar-Cohen: Before we get into the music, I want to ask you about your childhood. You grew up in Sugar Hill, Harlem. What was that like?   John Williams: It was great. It was great growing […]