Musical Stories
Audio and print versions of stories from spoken word/live music groups.
Jazz Stories
Beyond the Border -
Stories of the Latin World
New Projects
Podcasts
Listen to samples of music by and comments about artists playing jazz, Latin, Afropop and other styles, in short audio downloads.
Works in Print
Selected writings about music and culture.
What they’re saying about …
Jazz Stories
“…moving and focused.” — Doug Ramsey, Jazz Times
“…a hip version of Peter and the Wolf.” — Lalo Schifrin
“…Fascinating narratives.” — George Fendel, Jazzscene
What they’re saying about …
Beyond the Border – Stories of the Latin World
” …a wonderfully rich, expressive voice, well paired with Alfredo Muro’s intense guitar.” — Luciana Lopez, Pop Music critic, The Oregonian
” … impressive in terms of its seamless integration of music with story line … Muro’s understated guitar work and brilliant arranging capture the culture of each story’s subject.” — Wayne Thompson, Jazzscene
Thanks for visiting!
Here you’ll find Lynn Darroch’s musical stories, stories about music, and other entertainment and commentary, both audio and written. Listen to tales of encounters with Ray Charles, Phil Woods, Charles Lloyd, Betty Carter, Ruben Blades, Eliades Ochoa and many others, including immigrant children and Lima’s tamale vendors. Discover some history or sample Darroch’s comments on contemporary artists and events. And hear the music of
- John Stowell and Rob Davis (Jazz Stories)
- Alfredo Muro and Dave Fischer (Beyond the Border)
- Pere Soto (New Projects)
Darroch’s work is drawn from experience: music journalism for magazines and newspapers, including The Oregonian and Jazz Times; book chapters about cultural history, including The Encyclopedia of United States Popular Culture and the Afterword to Jumptown: the Golden Years of Portland Jazz; college teaching; radio broadcasting; and performing.
Next Live Performances!
Beyond the Border ‘08 - New Stories of the Latin World
with Alfredo Muro and Carlton Jackson
Saturday, August 16 — 8-11 p.m. (minors welcome until 9:30 p.m.)
PDXJazz @ RiverPlace — Three Degrees Lounge at the RiverPlace Hotel (1510 S.W. Harbor Way, 503-228-3233)
no cover, no minimum
Beyond the Border ‘08 - New Stories of the Latin World
with Alfredo Muro and Gary Hobbs
Saturday, August 16 — 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Mt. Hood Jazz Festival, Visual Arts Theater, Mt. Hood Community College
Free
We’re available for live performances!
- Jazz Stories performances
with John Stowell (guitar) and Rob Davis (tenor saxophone). - Beyond the Border - Stories of the Latin World
performances
with Alfredo Muro (guitar) and Gary Hobbs (percussion).
Contact us.
Venues hosting Jazz Stories and Beyond the Border performances have included: Mt. Hood Jazz Festival, Portland Jazz Festival, Wordstock, the Kennedy School, Jimmy Mak’s, Borders Books and Music, Portland Public Libraries, KMHD and KBOO radio, Warner Pacific College, and Mt. Hood Community College.