Mar 14, 2023 11:10 AM
Xhosa Cole Goes Full Griot
With the release of his debut album, 2021’s acclaimed K(no)w Them, K(no)w Us (Stoney Lane Records), the…
Xhosa Cole Quartet
Mar 14, 2023 11:10 AM
With the release of his debut album, 2021’s acclaimed K(no)w Them, K(no)w Us (Stoney Lane Records), the…
Hijas del Jazz Orchestra performed at this year’s Panama Jazz Festival.
Mar 7, 2023 12:26 PM
The Panama Jazz Festival has developed into one of the most important events of its kind in the world. While other…
“To be recognized in this way by the most esteemed and accomplished creators in our nation — it’s hugely inspiring,” Schneider said.
Mar 7, 2023 11:53 AM
Composer and bandleader Maria Schneider is one of 19 new members and four honorary members who will be inducted into…
Silverman said that all proceeds from Drumology Volume III will benefit the Neil Peart Fund for brain cancer research at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Mar 7, 2023 11:33 AM
Drummer-entrepreneur Rob Silverman has garnered loads of attention of late for his St. Louis-based label, Autumn Hill…
Shorter performing at the 2015 Earshot Jazz Festival in Seattle.
Mar 2, 2023 10:46 AM
One of the most prodigious composers and singular, harmonically sophisticated improvisers in jazz history, tenor and…
“Many artists have taken a shot at bossa nova, but Quietude is different. It is authentic,” Elias said of her new album.
Feb 28, 2023 12:56 PM
Eliane Elias scored a rarity in 2022. The renowned singer and remarkable pianist won two Grammys in the same year for…
Joy performs the track “Dekoven” on Children of Bronzeville.
Feb 28, 2023 12:45 PM
In honor of Black History Month and Samara Joy’s Grammy Awards success winning for Best New Artist and Jazz Vocal…
“There’s a lot of creative space between Sinatra and a singer like Kurt Elling, who’s found his own approach,” Marinaro says. “And I believe that’s where I fit in.”
Feb 28, 2023 12:31 PM
Every jazz musician faces challenges in gaining exposure for their music — especially without the support of a major…
“Even if we have no budget or a low budget, we persist,” John Beasley writes about producing jazz recordings. “If we are given the key to the kingdom, we blitz!”
Feb 28, 2023 12:30 PM
My recording career as a solo artist has been predominantly in the jazz genre, with 15 such albums to my name. Budgets…
Author Aidan Levy was able to pack much detail into his account of Rollins’ rich life and its connection to jazz’s future and past.
Feb 21, 2023 11:45 AM
Clocking in at 700-plus pages, Saxophone Colossus: The Life and Music of Sonny Rollins (Hachette) is a well-written,…
