Francis Dreyfus, Impressario and Fan
The Z-men Chat With the Founder of Dreyfus Jazz
There is a select number of visionaries whose names are synonymous with the jazz labels they pilot; one of those is Francis Dreyfus. In their latest Take The "Z" Train, Keith and Kent Zimmerman catch up with the founder of Dreyfus Jazz.
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Joel Frahm's Don't Explain (Palmetto) is one of several reunions with high school classmate Brad Mehldau. The album is already rocketing the JazzWeek jazz chart, hitting the top ten in only its second week. The saxophonist talks with us about making the record, his early influences, and about an early hero for whom the album is dedicated.Columns
TAKE THE “Z” TRAIN: The Return of Madeleine Peyroux: Covering Dylan, L. Cohen and Loving JazzOct. 21, 2004 — After eight long years, vocalist Madeleine Peyroux is back — and she's timeless as ever. Also back are Keith and Kent Zimmerman with Take the "Z" Train.
TAKE THE "Z" TRAIN: An Interview with Jazz Label Impresario Francis DreyfusFeb. 17, 2004 — There is a select number of visionaries whose names are synonymous with the jazz labels they pilot; one of those is Francis Dreyfus. In their latest Take The "Z" Train, Keith and Kent Zimmerman catch up with the founder of Dreyfus Jazz.
TAKE THE "Z" TRAIN: Smiley, Happy Jazz People and the Dirty (Baker's) DozenMay 31, 2003 — After pondering some of the good and not-so-good news surrounding the music industry in general and Jazz in particular, Keith and Kent decide to focus on the positive, with reviews of thirteen new releases.
TAKE THE "Z" TRAIN: The Chad Lawson Trio: Off To Hear the WizardApril 1, 2003 — Keith and Kent are off to "hear" the wizard as they visit with pianist Chad Lawson, and discuss his latest album, Dear Dorothy: The Oz Session.
TAKE THE "Z" TRAIN: Life During War Time or Hey Charlie! It's LMO Time Again!Feb. 28, 2003 — In this edition of Take The "Z" Train, the Z-men congratulate Norah Jones, offer solutions to the CD sales slump, and ask Jazz Radio, "How are you going to respond on the air to the drumbeats of war?"
Features
Joel Frahm's Musical Reunion
Feb. 1, 2004 — Joel Frahm's Don't Explain (Palmetto) is one of several reunions with high school classmate Brad Mehldau. The saxophonist talks with us about making the record, and his early influences.
Keeping It Simple
May 5, 2003 — The debut release on Verve from Lizz Wright lives up to the considerable advance buzz that's been generated. The singer talks about her music and the album Salt.
World Beat Ambassador
March 31, 2003 — Drummer and educator Robert Jospé brings the rhythms of the world to his jazz and to students of all ages.
