American jazz pianist and composer, eccentric improviser of the standard repertoire
The peanut butter floor by Wim T. Schippers has reopened at Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam for a two-month show. The installation uses peanut butter to cover a hexagonal floor, with brand Calvé donating the spread. The piece is a hallmark of the artist’s provocative, playful approach to art, first created in 1969, and the event also honors his unconventional burial.
A trio of reviews from Edinburgh and Scotland’s jazz scene showcase a weekend of avant-garde performances. From Fergus McCreadie and Xhosa Cole’s fearless improvisations to Maciej Obara’s Northern Spaces and Matt Carmichael’s Celtic-tinged set, audiences have been treated to a spectrum of modern jazz styles.
Cassandra Wilson has died at age 70 in Jackson, Mississippi. The Mississippi-born singer expanded jazz boundaries, blending blues, folk and pop. She won two Grammys and influenced a generation of artists. Tributes have poured in from peers and city leaders.