Each one is written with love and affection for jazz, which has often inspired some of the best writing on music. These are not the 20 “best” books on jazz, but every one is worth seeking out ...

German reedman lays aside his saxophone to pursue big-band writing reflecting his fascination with through-composition ...

The modern jazz vocalist releases her stunning version of 'Amazing Grace' after a pilgrimage to One World Trade Center, as a ...

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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.

Monterey Jazz Festival, the longest continuously running jazz festival in the world, is gearing up to play a full weekend of music at the Monterey County Fairgrounds on Friday-Sunday, Sept. 27-29.

Over the course of 30 years as the Northwest's premiere large ensemble jazz band, the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra has helped keep the big band music of Duke Ellington, Count Basie and more alive ...

Saxophonist/composer John Coltrane was one of the genre’s key figures, and his talismanic name, iconic reputation, and stellar music has transcended the jazz idiom that bore him. But what the ...

A musical portrait of how the jazz trumpeter Miles Davis became a painter in later life.