The Clarinets is both the name of the all-clarinet improvisational trio of Chris Speed, Oscar Noriega and Anthony Burr, and the title of their new CD, the first release on Speed's new Skirl Records ...

In 1940, three of the most famous musicians in America were Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and Woody Herman, all leaders of jazz big bands that had crossed over to the pop charts. What did the three have ...

Quick, when was the last time you were confronted by a quintet of clarinets? Even in the wide-open world of creative jazz, who out there puts five black sticks in your ear and makes you like it? Yes, ...