I t may be coincidence, or just a reflection of my own state of mind, that this dreadful year’s list of favorite jazz albums ...

Middle Eastern music, avant-garde experimentalism, and her innovative use of extended vocal techniques. In conclusion, this ultimate list of 111+ female jazz singers showcases the incredible ...

This year's unmissable jazz releases came in two flavors: breakthrough releases by driven young newcomers, and a heap of ...

The 1920s, often called the “Jazz Age,” was a significant period for jazz music, characterized by the emergence of influential artists who shaped the genre. This decade saw the rise of Louis ...

This list from WBEZ and sister station Vocalo blurs lines and mixes genres, from hip-hop and R&B to indie rock, blues and ...

Roy Haynes, a jazz drummer and band leader whose skill and versatility led to performances with such diverse artists as Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, Chick Corea and Pat Metheny over the course ...

Jazz begins in New Orleans, nineteenth century America's most cosmopolitan city, where the sound of marching bands, Italian opera, Caribbean rhythms, and minstrel shows fills the streets with a ...

Frank London / The Elders, ‘Spirit Stronger Than Blood’ One of several albums released this year by Frank London — a veteran trumpeter adept at klezmer, jazz and all manner of brass music ...