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Past articles by Kyle:
Billy Childs’ Storied Past
The jazz pianist looks back on work with Naptown legends. → Read More
Ras Kass’ Longstanding Legacy
Hip-hop legend headed to Indianapolis for Chreece hip-hop festival. → Read More
Rayford Griffin Honors Legendary Uncle
Drummer Rayford Griffin pays tribute to his late uncle, the legendary jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown, on his latest album, Reflections of Brownie → Read More
Amanda Gardier’s Superb Debut
Gardier's first solo work Empathy raises her profile as a uniquely talented jazz composer and soloist. → Read More
Indy Jazz Fest Brings 'The Big Beat" in September
In honor of legendary musician Art Blakey, this year's jazz fest showcases rising stars alongside established pros. Kyle Long gets a sneak peek at the lineup. → Read More
Alma Afrobeat Ensemble Visits the U.S.
The Barcelona band will bring its afrobeat sound to Pioneer. → Read More
Skypp’s Next Chapter
Indianapolis emcee set to release his latest album, Tenth, on July 8 → Read More
Damon Karl Shines Bright
Indy soul artist finds inspiration from local legend Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds. → Read More
Rob Dixon’s Triumphant Return
Indy jazz hero returns with first new album in over a decade. → Read More
Herbie Hancock Looks Back on Work with Indy Jazz Legends
Jazz icon headed to Hilbert Circle Theatre on June 26 → Read More
Kyro the Artist Sheds Light on Black Life in America
Indianapolis emcee reflects on debut Black Child album. → Read More
Hoosier Pianist's Legendary Jazz Contributions
Reflecting on a career spent working with the greatest names in jazz. → Read More
24-Carat Black’s Indianapolis Connection
C. Niambi Steele reflects on soul band’s heyday. → Read More
Kanye Samples Indy Funk Legends
+4 Kanye West performs in Indianapolis to kick off The Life Of Pablo Tour in 2016. Brian Weiss I’ve been telling anyone who will listen that the biggest local music story of 2018 is the rebirth of Herb Miller’s Indianapolis soul label Lamp Records. Dubbed “Naptown’s Motown” by soul music fans, Lamp issued important recordings from several of Indy’s most respected R&B and funk bands during… → Read More
The Sentimentals Were Smooth as Honey
In 1970, the Indianapolis soul-singing duo of Josephine Cheatham and Henry Hinch released their first and only recording as The Sentimentals. The disc was titled I Know You Too Well, an expression that neatly sums up the lifelong friendship Cheatham and Hinch have enjoyed. “That’s a true song,” Hinch told me during a recent conversation. “She knows me, and I know her. It was the perfect song for… → Read More
Meet The DoorJams
Band of Indy legends rocks as hard as ever. → Read More
Legendary Trumpet Player Clifford Ratliff Looks Back
Legendary Indianapolis trumpet player reflects on years of experience in city's storied jazz scene. → Read More
Charlie Ballantine Releases Jazzy Bob Dylan Cover Album
The Indy guitarist will debut his latest album at The Jazz Kitchen. → Read More
Son Lux Drummer Ian Chang Brings Human Touch to Electronic Music
Chang issued his debut solo release, Spiritual Leader, in late 2017. The music on Spiritual Leader was created with Sensory Percussion. → Read More
Lionel Loueke’s World of Influence
Fans of jazz and African music can experience Loueke’s music at The Jazz Kitchen on April 11. → Read More