Kyle Simpler
As seen in:
All About Jazz
Covers:
Jazz, blues, progressive and classic rock, world music, guitar history and culture, album reviews, independent labels, vinyl culture, Record Store Day, archival and reissue projects.
Doesn't Cover:
Mainstream pop, EDM, hip-hop, country, lifestyle content, product reviews, and general entertainment news.
Kyle Simpler’s Biography
Kyle Simpler is a contributor to All About Jazz, where he writes album reviews and long-form features exploring jazz history, recording culture, and the forces that have shaped the music.
His work often focuses on overlooked artists, independent labels, and the intersection of jazz with other genres and traditions. An avid record collector, he writes frequently about vinyl culture and Record Store Day releases, reflecting a long-standing interest in the preservation and rediscovery of recorded music.
With a background in education, he approaches music writing with curiosity, careful research, and a deep respect for the art form.