Jill Scott Makes Love to the Moody

All while remaining a church crowd darling

"...on the grown and sexy vibes of Philly soulstress Jill Scott at the Moody Theater on Saturday night...."

Aug. 17, 2015 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

The New Topfer Theatre at Zach Scott

October 4, 2012. 11 Photos

"...Scatliffe as Coalhouse Walker, Kia Dawn Fulton as Sarah, Jill Blackwood as Mother, Benjamin Roberts as Little Boy, Jamie..."

Oct. 4, 2012 Photo Gallery

Dave Chappelle's Block Party

Although the film hasn't the distinctive fingerprints of Eternal Sunshine director Michel Gondry, Chappelle's party is nevertheless a fun blast of impromptu musicmaking, filmmaking, and comedy.

"...by Erykah Badu, Mos Def, Kanye West, Dead Prez, Jill Scott, the Roots, and a reunited Fugees. As great..."

March 3, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Baggage Claim

Paul Patton stars in this rom-com about a desperate-to-wed flight attendant that never achieves liftoff.

"...E. Talbert. Starring: Paula Patton, Derek Luke, Taye Diggs, Jill Scott, Adam Brody, Djimon Hounsou, Boris Kodjoe, Tremaine Neverson,..."

Sept. 27, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fading Gigolo

John Turturro directs himself and Woody Allen in this movie that gently cruises but but never drives it home.

"...Liev Schreiber, Sharon Stone, Sofía Vergara, Bob Balaban and Jill Scott...."

May 9, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Gasoline Dreams

Rounding up 2000 LPs.

"...debuts, and settled into sinewy, late-night FM booty moves. Jill Scott (Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol...."

Jan. 5, 2001 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Hip-Hop Now Sucks?

What does that even mean?

"...R&B to create tracks, because R&B – save D’Angelo, Jill Scott, and some notable others – is merely rap..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Lymelife

This suburban melodrama arrives with an impressive pedigree but little originality.

"...Derick Martini. Starring: Alec Baldwin, Kieran Culkin, Rory Culkin, Jill Hennessy, Timothy Hutton, Cynthia Nixon and Emma Roberts. Lymelife..."

May 1, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Christian Scott

Friday

"...Christian ScottAnthem (Concord Jazz)..."

March 14, 2008 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

Get on Up

As James Brown, Chadwick Boseman captures the performer's voice, moves, sweat, and swagger, but this biopic, as a whole, needs a stronger compass.

"...Aykroyd, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Craig Robinson, Lennie James, Jill Scott, Josh Hopkins, Fred Melamed, Tika Sumpter, Allison Janney,..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too?

Reuniting the same couples from his 2007 film, Perry explores the next chapter in the lives of these old friends.

"...Directed by: Tyler Perry. Starring: Tyler Perry, Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Sharon Leal, Malik Yoba, Lamman Rucker, Richard T...."

April 9, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 29 - June 4

"...AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Singer-songwriter Jill Scott is strongly committed to her creative process. She..."

May 29, 2020 Column by Rob Brezsny

SXSW 2011 Aftershots

Friday night SXSW showcase reviews

"...than most MCs' practiced compositions. Machinko filled in for Jill Scott afterward on "Still Standing," and a "Desire"/DJ solo/"The..."

March 25, 2011 Music Feature

SXSW Showcases

"...verse trying to one-up the previous MC. Working with Scott Storch has helped San Antonio's Slykat bring the sound..."

March 7, 2008 Music Feature

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, November 27 - December 3

"...with you being in my life." Singer and actress Jill Scott said that. In my view, Scorpios may be..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Column by Rob Brezsny

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Lucinda Williams, Ray Prim, and Curved Light lead the pack

"...oscillating trials of trust. The singer then adds a Jill Scott-modeled no-nonsense attitude and sensuousness. For example, in "Wrong..."

Aug. 21, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Jackie Venson Strips Off Her Blues Band and Becomes Her Own "DJ"

Austin's reigning Best Guitarist scales the ladder to the roof

"...any type of similarity. Otherwise, [the comparison] is like Jill Scott and Madonna, and they don't sound anything alike."..."

July 26, 2019 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

14 R&B Acts to Soothe Your SXSW Soul

"...Tameca JonesWed. 13, Cooper’s BBQ, 1am Philly's got Jill Scott, but Austin boasts Tameca Jones. Austin native and..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

ACL Review: Tank & the Bangas

Mardi Gras in Zilker Park!

"...and a wavering croon. Her booming, soulful voice channeled Jill Scott, and the Grenades’ harmonic backing hit all the..."

Oct. 16, 2017 Music Post by Libby Webster

National Top 10s

Best non-local albums of 2015 – by genre

"...8) Jill Scott, Woman (Atlantic)..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Music Feature by Neph Basedow

Free Week Live Shots

"...of Da Brat's brass, Lil' Kim's sass, and singer Jill Scott's soul before a sixpiece band ready to go..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

ACL Music Fest 2014 Sunday Review

"...soul coats "One Way Track" purple. Neo soul staple Jill Scott duets on slow jam "No Us, No them."..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Blak and Blu Remixed

Gary Clark Jr.’s major label debut gets remodeled next month

"...already culled contributions from singers Erykah Badu, Bilal, and Jill Scott, rapper Talib Kweli, and Houston jazz-hop impresario Robert..."

Jan. 21, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

SXSW Thursday Picks and Sleepers

"...into the spirit of Nina Simone, Amy Winehouse, and Jill Scott, with a touch of Ethiopique jazz, a dash..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

A Frique of Nature

Three dancers surrendering their bodies to empathy made for a poignant and transcendant work

"...helped by texts and songs by the likes of Jill Scott and Lauryn Hill. Whenever choreographed angst veered toward..."

July 13, 2012 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Get Busy, Y'all

Q&A with ?uestlove

"..."I think he wanted the Jill Scott treatment. I told him, 'You do realize the..."

Feb. 27, 2009 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

The Sixth Sense

"...Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Erykah Badu (whom he dated), Jill Scott, and the Roots. Where Kweli and Mos Def..."

Sept. 11, 2008 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Who Loves the Sun

Roy Ayers in the sunshine

"...from Mos Def and Common to Erykah Badu and Jill Scott. The crowd – mostly fiftysomething black folks –..."

June 25, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Maya Azucena

Thursday

"...recalls India.Arie, her voice every bit as powerful as Jill Scott when unchained on the soaring crescendo of "Set..."

March 21, 2008 Music Review by Thomas Fawcett

Thursday Sleepers

"...been described as a cross between Cassandra Wilson and Jill Scott by way of Nina Simone. – Jay Trachtenberg..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

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