Feb 2, 2006 12:37 PM

Cassandra Wilson’s new album Thunderbird(Blue Note), a collaboration with producer T-Bone Burnett, will hit stores…

Feb 2, 2006 12:36 PM

Bassist Mario Pavone is releasing his 17th recording as a leader, Deez To Blues (Playscape), on March 21. The disc also…

Jan 30, 2006 5:33 AM

The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music will present its 2006 Beacons Award Gala on Feb. 27. The gala honors…

Jan 30, 2006 5:32 AM

Béla Fleck & The Flecktones kicked off a 34-date US tour on Jan. 13 with a performance in their hometown of Nashville.…

Jan 30, 2006 5:31 AM

Since hurricanes Katrina and Rita forced many musicians to flee New Orleans, the jazz and blues that was the city’s…

Jan 25, 2006 11:08 AM

Ken Vandermark’s quintet, Vandermark 5, will begin its North American tour in support of their latest double-cd…

Jan 6, 2006 7:47 AM

Lou Rawls, who possessed an unmistakable baritone voice, died Jan. 6 after battling lung cancer. He was 72.

While…

Dec 20, 2005 6:00 AM

The Concord Music Group has acquired Telarc International and its Heads Up subsidiary.

Concord, which purchased Fantasy…

Dec 20, 2005 5:59 AM

New Jersey-based National Public Radio affiliate WBGO’s “Toast Of The Nation” New Year’s Eve radio broadcast…

Dec 20, 2005 5:58 AM

Merkin Concert Hall, which is renowned for its chamber music concerts, has announced a new jazz series.

The Kaufman…