Feb 10, 2005 10:01 AM

Jimmy Smith, who took the organ from novelty status in jazz to primary instrument status, having learned to develop…

Jan 24, 2005 12:10 PM

The Chicago Jazz Ensemble has announced that it will kick off its sixth American Heritage Jazz Series on Feb. 13 at the…

Jan 24, 2005 12:09 PM

Italian jazz producers Giampiero Rubei and Regione Lazio have announced JazzItaliano in New York, a festival that will…

Jan 24, 2005 12:07 PM

The Concord Jazz Festival will feature four distinct women singers in venues across the country in February and March.…

Dec 30, 2004 11:25 AM

Bandleader, clarinetist, composer and arranger Artie Shaw has died at home in Los Angelesn on Friday. His health had…

Dec 22, 2004 10:19 AM

Chicago bluesman Son Seals died Dec. 20 in Chicago. He was 62.

The critically acclaimed, younger generation guitarist,…

Dec 22, 2004 10:19 AM

Opening another chapter in his award-winning career, trumpeter, composer and bandleader Dave Douglas has announced the…

Dec 22, 2004 10:18 AM

On Jan. 11, 2005, Palmetto Records will release A Love Supreme, the label debut of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Lincoln…

Nov 22, 2004 4:30 AM

The Pat Metheny Group is set to tour the United States and Canada in February and March on the heels of its Nonesuch…

Nov 22, 2004 4:30 AM

Heads Up has signed an exclusive deal with saxophonist Najee, whose debut for the label
will come out in August 2005.…