#jazz

#jazz

Across its 11 tracks, tempos rarely exceed 100bpm, wallowing in tranquil bass lines and languorous grooves.

Moran accepted the position at the Kennedy Center in 2011, a year after his predecessor, Dr. Billy Taylor, died, and hosted numerous performances and education programs.

Swing is a musical system that causes joy, euphoria, and optimism. Explaining it is akin to defining a religion in a few words.

Miles Davis' 'Kind of Blue' revolutionized jazz, influencing all of music with its modal approach, showcasing a fun blend of rising and falling arpeggios in 'So What.'

Ben LaMar Gay's debut album, Downtown Castles Can Never Block the Sun, was a compilation of seven unreleased albums recorded over seven years, showcasing Chicago's hidden talent.

Ken Peplowski melds swing traditions with modern sensibility, performing as a world-class jazz tenor saxophonist and clarinetist, exploring melody and cross-genre influences.

Mitchell's jazz musical journey is celebrated in 'Joni's Jazz,' which compiles 61 tracks from her 1968 debut to her 2022 Newport Festival performance, honoring her love for jazz.

The revamped San Francisco Jazz Festival in 2025 promises an exciting weekend filled with music, food, and community activities, attracting jazz lovers from across the globe.

It's been said that the United States won the Cold War without firing a shot, which might surprise veterans of Korea and Vietnam.

The Berkeley Public Library’s live-music series 'In The Stax' returns with an intimate performance by local artist Connoisseur Rat, blending genres like jazz and lo-fi hip hop.

Jeff Goldblum reflects on his early life and passion for jazz, highlighting how a jazz arrangement ignited his love for piano and shaped his artistic journey.

Alice Coltrane's 'Journey in Satchidananda' transcends music, merging jazz with spiritual influences, symbolizing her transformative journey through India and her growth as an artist.

The collaboration features talented musicians including the late Alland Byallo on trumpet and Dave Aju on vibraphone, merging intricate jazz elements with electronic sounds.

In a captivating blend of storytelling and music, Kwame Alexander's new animated special 'Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band' brings jazz to life for children.

Billy Cobham's words flow with the same vibrant energy as his drumming, encapsulating a life rich in musical history and cultural experiences.

Join us for an evening filled with the rich sounds of traditional jazz at the Michael Webster Quartet concert, a perfect celebration of International Jazz Day.

Carter glided through several songs with his mastery of the instrument while performing, showcasing his talent and dedication to jazz as he approaches his 88th birthday.

This music for me still feels so vital, he said. It unlocks a lot of keys. Earlier this month, Moran took some time at the Apollo Theater where he would perform a spellbinding Ellington-themed solo concert the following night and reflected on what he called the knotty nature of Ellington's works, highlighting the way they lean into emotional complexity.