Film Reviews

Recommended

"...vividly, the sounds of Franklin's exquisite soundtrack of period jazz seem particularly evocative of time and feeling, and the..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

A smattering of sound suggestions

"...layering hypnotic tracks screams of the influence from Jeff Mills, Rrose, and Marcel Dettmann in tense mood and build...."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Live Music Recommendations for the Week Ahead

Get to know your shows

"...the Point closing the shindig behind the wild surf jazz and world rhythm fusions of last year’s standout Maldito..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Giulia Millanta

"...the guitarist picks folk lamentations, Latin rhythms, and cool jazz with a stellar cast including six-string great Marc Ribot..."

June 22, 2018 Music Review by Alejandra Ramirez

Suzi Stern

"...Although usually associated with the Austin jazz community, Suzi Stern transcends the limitations of genre with..."

Sept. 27, 2013 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

Graham Reynolds

"...constitutes Reynolds' Mr. Hyde side, a DIY takedown of jazz hallmark "Caravan" opening with a frenetic piano flourish ready-made..."

Feb. 11, 2011 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...Beginners Writer & Director: Mike Mills When Oliver (Ewan McGregor) meets the irreverent and unpredictable..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Creative Opportunity Orchestra

"...candles flickered atop a makeshift altar celebrating the local jazz singer, who died of breast cancer in June. Baring..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

FronteraFest 2007: The lowdown

"...The Frank Mills. Character-driven, emotionally based slice-of-life play in one act, completely..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Arts Feature

TCB

Austin (and its Music Network) will endure, Scandinavia and Interpol invade, and local alt-rock is sweeter than ever on Ear Candy.

"...up the inevitable gaps. Also look for R.E.M.'s Mike Mills, X's John Doe, and Salman Ahmad of Junoon (the..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Four Tops

Box Sets

"...'63, they were polished pros who'd gone from a Mills Brothers/Four Freshman harmony mold to a burnished jazz combo,..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

For the Good Times

The Life and Times of Texas country crooner, Ray Price.

"...Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Tony Bennett. The album's swinging, jazzy arrangements are courtesy of David Campbell, whose work has..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Music Feature by David Cantwell

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...shot this documentary about Woody Allen and his Dixieland jazz band on tour through Europe. See Woody out of..."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

Live Shots

"...Japan. The band (an impressive local lineup including John Mills on sax and Jeff Hellmer on piano) kicked things..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Music Feature

Recommended

"...draw as much from that as from prog-rock and jazz. The trio's instrumental prowess, captured recently on Thrill Jockey's..."

May 30, 1997 Music Feature

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...a mood that can’t be denied. Pre-game at their jazz lounge before the show, sipping “Love Potion” cocktails to..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

True to the Blues: Eastside Kings Festival Returns

"It's not three chords, it's the heart and soul of a nation!" – Birdlegg

"...House Band: Harold McMillan, Oscar Ornelas, Buddha Mills, Mathew Brodnax, and the Texas Horns King Bee Lounge1906..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Keeping Life Queer in 2020

A Guide to Gifting Queerly for the coming decade

"...(Tuesday-Sunday) or at Sellers Underground (Thursday-Saturday). – A. Micah Mills..."

Dec. 5, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

11 EDM Artists to Help You Find the Beat at SXSW

"...a 24-year-old percussionist/producer, splashes drum 'n' bass-esque layers of jazzy, saturated IDM on her sixth LP, Shush. Fusing free-jazz..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Christina Garcia

Friday ACL Fest 2018 Picks

Handicapping ACL's first Friday plus a handful of locals

"...productions glide like fireflies from the consoles of Harrison Mills (Catacombkid) and Clayton Knight (BeachesBeaches). With the chill of..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Music Feature

Snapshot: Austin Musician-Artists Market

On the first Sunday of the month, One-2-One Bar gives musicians an outlet to show another side of their artistry

"...art sold runs the gamut, from rockers, folk, and jazz artists selling paintings, handmade jewelry, clothes, and even perfume,..."

Sept. 7, 2018 Arts Column by David Brendan Hall

You’ll Never Hear Fred Frith Plunk

Avant-garde UK guitarist explores the notes behind the notes

"...17 – came to prominence in the Seventies with jazz/prog rock group Henry Cow. Europe allows him a healthy..."

Jan. 31, 2014 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Duke: A Life of Duke Ellington

Jazz maestro in detail.

"...members into timeless music. His relationships with manager Irving Mills and seminal collaborator Billy Strayhorn are covered in depth..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

Alejandro Escovedo's SXSW Closing

Final SXSW Live Shots

"...Peter Buck Group, offering self-described "garage rock meets free jazz"; Mike Mills added bass and vocals on "(Don't Go..."

March 22, 2013 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

For the 20th time, a big hand for the nominees if you please

"...with Acia Gray, April Fools/Of Mice and Music: A Jazz Nutcracker..."

May 25, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Staehely’s Comet

Reissuing Austin native Al Staehely

"...bass foundation Glen Fukanaga and a pair of Austin jazz institutions in Tomas Ramirez and John Mills. Released in..."

July 29, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Announces Films

Miike, mumblecore faves and more than your screen can hold

"...Thumbsucker director Mike Mills teams with Ewan McGregor for Beginners, while Fantastic Fest..."

Feb. 2, 2011 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Slanted & Enchanted

Matador Records magnate Gerard Cosloy turns the 'live music capital' into a Casual Victim Pile

"...– not to be confused with Albert Ayler's free jazz soundtrack of the same name – was originally earmarked..."

Jan. 22, 2010 Music Feature by Austin Powell

So Much Good Music Happening

"...good, but how about Mitch Watkins, Tony Campise, John Mills, Patrice Pike, Ephraim Owens, Redd Volkaert, Kat Edmonson, David..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Postmarks

Find Your Center

Ballet Austin's grand-opening celebration

"...free youth and adult classes in yoga and dance (jazz, tap, salsa, hula, modern, and ballet at various levels);..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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