Jun 30, 2026 3:10 PM
Warren Wolf’s DIY Groove
March 2020: Less than 24 hours before Baltimore residents begin sheltering in place, Warren Wolf is preparing for his…
“I’ll always keep the jazz harmonic side in my music because I could never go all the way and be a straight smooth-jazz guy,” says Warren Wolf of his groove-oriented music.
Jun 30, 2026 3:10 PM
March 2020: Less than 24 hours before Baltimore residents begin sheltering in place, Warren Wolf is preparing for his…
Michel Petrucciani breathes fire on 1987’s Kuumbwa.
Jun 30, 2026 2:51 PM
On this short list of new/old releases, the item of greatest historical importance is undoubtedly the revelatory…
Ryan Porter, left, with Kamasi Washington at Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival in 2024.
Jun 30, 2026 2:50 PM
Trombonist and educator Ryan Porter, a prominent figure on the Los Angeles jazz scene, died May 16 from injuries…
“I feel a little lost in our pop music world today where the art of melody has been lost,” says Steve Wilson. “Hopefully we can get that back.”
Jun 23, 2026 1:44 PM
The primary exploration in saxophonist/flutist Steve Wilson’s creative evolution amounts to what he calls, “Melody…
“I want to leave something for people to hear what the music is about and you can vibe with it in the car or wherever you’re at, which is awesome,” says Noah Jackson.
Jun 23, 2026 1:39 PM
It was Valentine’s Day 2023 when bassist Noah Jackson found the distinctive sound for his band Full Circle. Three…
When Chuck Redd canceled his Christmas Eve show on the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage, it led to a national media firestorm.
Jun 23, 2026 1:32 PM
Victory has been declared in the case of the jazz man who balked. Chuck Redd, the vibraphonist sued by the Kennedy…
Music industry executive Clive Davis (right), shown here at a Grammy ceremony with Carlos Santana, championed the careers of pop stars and landmark jazz artists alike.
Jun 23, 2026 1:24 PM
Clive Davis, one of the music industry’s most powerful and outspoken executives, died on June 22 at his home in…
“There was something about her tone and sound and phrasing — an intimacy, a vulnerability, an honesty,” says Joshua Redman, who produced Cavassa’s record after she toured with his band.
Jun 16, 2026 1:27 AM
Gabrielle Cavassa is an avowed perfectionist. So when she failed to place despite becoming a finalist in the 2018 Sarah…
“I will always believe that all humans have the capacity to love unconditionally,” says bassist and activist David Ambrosio. “It’s our divine nature. We’ve just lost our way.”
Jun 16, 2026 1:15 AM
Bassist David Ambrosio begs a few questions by calling his ambitious project Civil Disobedience. His group’s new…
Jun 16, 2026 1:06 AM
Just in time for the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament, Blue Note Records has launched a limited-edition merchandise line…
