Written by former jazz and pop critic at The New York Times, Nate Chinen, Playing Changes: Jazz for the New Century is a definitive guide to the genre from the past to the present. While today’s jazz may be different, it’s rooted in the same ideals and ethos, and Chinen argues for its continued relevance while highlighting some contemporary talent. He does this while educating …
Whether buying gifts for countless family members, taking part in present exchanges with colleagues, attending festive season parties, or traveling for the holidays, December can be expensive. Whether you’re buying a bottle for your hosts or grabbing a gift for your cousin’s newborn, we have trawled the internet to find some more affordable options. Within our $25 and Under Gift Guide there are presents for …
NYC-based photographer Michael Magers trawled his expansive archives to create Independent Mysteries, a photo book that features striking images of intimate settings and city streets with the same complex and nuanced lens the photographer has mastered in his journalistic endeavors. Each image conveys a moment—whether seemingly emotional or innocuous—with gravitas and tenderness. There truly is a mystery to each image that’s remarkably engaging. Accompanying copy …