Buster Williams News

It is hard to think of a classier musician in jazz than Cedar Walton. The pianist has a wonderful knowledge of the piano and compositional technique, and the music he makes is both thoughtful and accessible.

Prakazrel Michel, better known as Pras, wrote most of his verses and hooks to The Fugees' first album, "Blunted on Reality," while a Yale freshman.

The Detroit International Jazz Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2009.

For the most part, the weather in New York is made up of extremes. But for Denver-based bassist Lelah Simon , who studied at the New School with legendary jazz bassists Buster Williams and Reggie Workman , there were two times a year when the weather in New York was perfect - sometime around Halloween and the third week in April.

For the most part, the weather in New York is made up of extremes. But for Denver-based bassist Lelah Simon , who studied at the New School with legendary jazz bassists Buster Williams and Reggie Workman , there were two times a year when the weather in New York was perfect - sometime around Halloween and the third week in April.