The Gig

The Gig

Home
Notes
Playing Changes
Archive
Leaderboard
About
Take Five: Ablaze No Trace
Some of the best music of 2026 is already here.
18 hrs ago • Nate Chinen
Venezuela Unida
Pianist Edward Simon shares a hope for his homeland
Jan 12 • Nate Chinen
43:25
At the Centre of It All
Ten years later, an oral history of David Bowie's 'Blackstar'
Jan 7 • Nate Chinen

December 2025

The Year in Gigs
A dozen unforgettable shows from 2025, and a wish for the new year
Dec 30, 2025 • Nate Chinen
Christmas Interlude
Jeremy Pelt's new EP joins the holiday chat
Dec 23, 2025 • Nate Chinen
Willie Nelson's Christmas Classic
Why you should be listening to 'Pretty Paper' this season
Dec 15, 2025 • Nate Chinen
The Year in Jazz 2025
With Ayana Contreras, Martin Johnson, Peter Margasak and Nate Chinen
Dec 11, 2025 • Nate Chinen
1:32:42
Tune Up, Tune In
The Year in Jazz! And a Gift Guide bonus pod
Dec 9, 2025 • Nate Chinen
Ways of Hearing
Liz Pelly's 'Mood Machine' + Ben Ratliff's 'Run the Song'
Dec 5, 2025 • Nate Chinen
The Best Jazz Albums of 2025
For improvised music, an inspired and inspiring year.
Dec 2, 2025 • Nate Chinen

November 2025

Taking Stock, Giving Thanks
Black Friday / Gift Guide / The Year in Jazz
Nov 28, 2025 • Nate Chinen
The Mento and the Manatee
Tim Berne and Tyler Bullock at the Black Squirrel Club
Nov 25, 2025 • Nate Chinen
© 2026 Nate Chinen · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture