Still, with great writing, jazz orchestras can also be fun to hear up close on recordings. At this point, it’s been over half a century since most big bands made actual dance music, anyway.
Jackson Pollock's action painting technique reflected the improvisation, freedom, and rhythm of the jazz music he loved. Looking for more? Visit Smithsonian Jazz at the National Museum of American ...
Jazz bands from middle schools and high schools across the Midwest will converge on Purdue University on January 25, 2025 for the 35rd annual Purdue Jazz Festival. Registration will open on October ...
Easing in with the morosely haunting “swӓb,” Ulla and Perila resist whatever beauty they had found previously, consumed by oppressive static and trapped within the room’s four walls. Multi-tracked ...
American music is an unbelievably rich tradition - or maybe traditions is a better way to put it. Blues and jazz feed much of it and a lot comes from the United Kingdom which filtered through to ...
September 19, 2024 • Vocalist, guitarist and jazz icon George Benson joins Christian McBride for a conversation about his early years on the jazz scene, fame and his new “lost” album.
Jazz music lovers coming to the upcoming Standard Bank Joy of Jazz (SBJOJ) can expect a multi-layered performance from award-winning jazz trumpeter Mandisi Dyantyis, who will be accompanied by a ...
Cape Town - The Cape Town jazz fraternity is mourning the loss of one of its brightest stars. Legendary guitarist and music mentor Alvin Dyers passed away on Sunday at the age of 71. Born and ...