Discover four innovative records from artists including Thundercat and Adrian Younge that stretch the definition of jazz for ...

Holiday music in the twenty-first century embraces both the old and new with equal creative consideration. Without a new recording of Handel's Messiah, we must rely on the inevitable evolution of the ...

In this episode of Backstage Sonoma, host Steven Roby sits down with the core members of The Smooth Jazz Alley—keyboardist and producer Marco Montoya, drummer and producer Kevin Lewis, and saxophonist ...

At just 25, we’re comfortable anointing Samara Joy as the face of American jazz. The Bronx native champions an unsung wave of contemporary jazz musicians who pay equal attention to respecting the ...

The British-Nigerian drummer and bandleader has announced details of his debut album, Now’s The Time, due 22 May, and shared ...

Saratoga Springs show offers audiences a chance to learn why Downbeat magazine named Ballantine a rising star in the world of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jazz guitar has always been a dynamic art form, adapting to new styles while staying rooted in tradition. From the early swing and ...

From Harlem Renaissance pioneers to today’s bold innovators, jazz continues to evolve while honoring its roots. Legendary ...

I want to ignite curiosity and send people out into this vast new world of incredible jazz to explore it for themselves.

For decades, jazz pianist and composer Greg Johnson and his Glass Brick Boulevard quartet were a mainstay in the Marin County music scene. Johnson lives in Occidental now, and he’s planning a Glass ...

A new genre called ‘Jazz Bounce’ is emerging in New Orleans, blending jazz’s melodic improvisation with bounce music’s rhythmic energy. Founded by Brent Craige of Newtral Groundz, the movement seeks ...

Jazz Appreciation Month recognizes Jazz as a fundamental American art form originating from Black historical culture ...