Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

HAAM Day, Ron Carter, and Pecan Street Festival lead our recommended shows

"...is your face to the floor.  – Julian Towers Ron Carter TrioParamount Theatre, Saturday 16..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Play it to the Bone

"...Directed by: Ron Shelton. Starring: Jack Carter, Richard Masur, Robert Wagner, Lucy..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Grass

"...Directed by: Ron Mann. Batten down the concessions stand because if this..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

An Angel-Free Angeles

Detective novelist Michael Connelly trolls L.A.'s seedy underbelly again in The Brass Verdict

"...Connelly was soon able to quit his day job. Ironically, the relationships with lawmen that he forged as a..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

Exceeding Themselves

Lawrence Wright's Thirteen Days in September tells how Carter, Sadat, and Begin made an impossible peace

"...September, recounts the period in 1978 when President Jimmy Carter invited Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Kenny Barron & Regina Carter

"...Kenny Barron & Regina CarterFreefall (Verve) Pairing Philly pianist Kenny Barron..."

June 15, 2001 Music Review by David Lynch

The Composer's Roots

A look at the career of a premier jazz pianist, Dallas-born Cedar Walton

"...saxophonists Hank Mobley, Clifford Jordan, and George Coleman, bassists Ron Carter and Richard Davis, and drummers Billy Higgins and..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Music Feature by Harvey Pekar

Luminous

"...she met fellow jazz musician and future husband Wallace Roney -- Allen attended the University of Pittsburgh where she..."

Oct. 16, 1998 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

"Drivers Are Pissed"

Possible lawsuit on the horizon as City Council quietly passes taxicab amendment

"...1 a former driver for Austin Cab texted the Chronicle: "Drivers are pissed."..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

This is the finest Potter film yet – darker, funnier, and more epic than everything that has come before.

"...Grint, Emma Watson, Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter, Julie Walters, Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Tom Felton, Rhys..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Little Black Book

This is what happens when the "don't ask, don't tell" policy fails young lovers.

"...Nick Hurran. Starring: Brittany Murphy, Holly Hunter, Kathy Bates, Ron Livingston, Julianne Nicholson, Stephen Tobolowsky, Kevin Sussman, Rashida Jones..."

Aug. 6, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Although this sendoff to the young leads feels a little thin, the culmination of the Harry-and-Voldemort show more than satisfies.

"...Watson, Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon, Helena Bonham Carter, Matthew Lewis, Tom Felton, Kelly Macdonald, Evanna Lynch and..."

July 15, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Drum Legend Jack DeJohnette Returns to Austin

We talk to the jazz titan about Coltrane, his latest album, and more

"...scions of two old friends: saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, and bassist/electronicist Matthew Garrison, son of John Coltrane's longtime bassist Jimmy..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Miles Smiles

Buried within Miles Davis’ Complete Columbia Album Collection is the stunning Live in Europe ’67 DVD.

"...introduction) tenor saxophonist Wayne Shorter, pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Tony Williams – are coming off..."

Dec. 23, 2009 Music Post by Austin Powell

Miles Davis

Gift guide

"...drummer Frank Butler, together with Coleman, Davis, and bassist Ron Carter. Feldman's two originals, "Joshua" and "Seven Steps to..."

Dec. 10, 2004 Music Feature by Harvey Pekar

Better Than Nothing

Documentarian Ken Burns' takes on Jazz -- and loses.

"...The 10 chronologically arranged installments, eight running at two hours and two..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Music Feature by Harvey Pekar

Miles and Miles of Miles

The Columbia Legacy

"...where Davis reunited his classic quintet -- Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Wayne Shorter, Tony Williams -- after a seven-month..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Music Feature by Jeff Mccord

Reissues

"...contributed six provocative original compositions here, as well as strong tenor work. Tyner cops the solo honors, though, with..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Music Feature

How I Won the War Against Stress With A Little Help From Vinyl & Tequila

Giving praise before the altar of the turntable

"...Petty & the Heartbreakers' sublimely broken Southern Accents and Iron Maiden's radioactive Live After Death arrived in record mailers..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Features Feature by Raoul Hernandez

An Intimate Look at Guitar Virtuoso Bill Frisell

Film showcases an oeuvre of remarkable diversity

"...the likes of jazz legends Elvin Jones, Charles Lloyd, Ron Carter, and Paul Motian. But he’s also well-known for..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Jimmy Scott: Always All the Way

The legendary jazz singer died last week at 88

"...The first time I saw Jimmy Scott sing, I..."

June 19, 2014 Music Post by Bill Bentley

Ted Cruz: Newtown Families 'Props'

Texas junior senator learns what YouTube is, the hard way

"...filled with right wing bon mots that would make Ron Paul cringe. But it seems he's still leaving his..."

April 30, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Miles Davis Quintet

Box sets as catalog ghetto

"...but Davis, saxophonist Wayne Shorter, pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Tony Williams forged a template that..."

Dec. 23, 2011 Music Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Freddie Hubbard

Reissues

"...As Louis Armstrong was to the 1920s, Roy Eldridge to the 1930s,..."

Dec. 18, 2009 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

Bill Cosby is a Very Funny Fellow, Part II

Jazz patron Bill Cosby's cutting contest

"...Cackling over church ladies with Al Green and musing..."

Feb. 27, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

I’m Yo’ Pusha

The Knux and Q-Tip clean out ears

"...In 1991, Tribe incorporated jazz into hip-hop, cued up Ron Carter to play the upright bass on “Verses from..."

Nov. 19, 2008 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

National Top 10s

National Top 10s of 2006

"...8) Ronnie Lane, Just for a Moment (Lane Signature Sounds)..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Music Feature

Music DVDs

"...live on MTV by jazz maestros Herbie Hancock and Ron Carter on "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" all get..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Speak No Evil

"...Cadaverous." The band is interesting because he used bassist Ron Carter and pianist Herbie Hancock, his partners in Miles..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Music Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Postmarks

The 'Chronicle' Sells Out, Again; Go Ahead, Lament Us; Table of Contents Not Useful on Page 4; Envision a Correct Map; Fair Reporting on Police

"...The 'Chronicle' Sells Out, Again..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Column

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