Queens-based writer Anne E. Johnson covers classical, rock, and jazz for PS Audio’s Copper Magazine and reviews indie rock recordings for Stereophile. At the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College she earned a master’s degree in musicology focused on medieval theory. She’s on the editorial staff of Early Music America Magazine, and her writing on early music has appeared in The New York Times. As a singer and instrumentalist, she’s active in the New York Irish traditional music scene and teaches music theory at the Irish Arts Center in Manhattan.
From a teen filling in for Art Blakey to shaping jazz history across decades, Miles Davis’ eight standout tracks—from “Bluing” to 2019’s “This Is It”—trace a career of bold reinvention and enduring influence.
With over 2,000 recording credits, jazz legend Ron Carter has backed the greats and led his own genre-defining projects. Copper Magazine highlights eight standout tracks, showcasing the bassist’s peerless artistry and versatility.