Feb 19, 2009 4:53 AM

Concord Jazz has signed vibraphonist Stefon Harris to an exclusive recording contract. Harris’ Concord debut is…

Feb 19, 2009 4:53 AM

Duke University will present concerts on Feb. 26 and 27 at New York’s Town Hall to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of…

Feb 19, 2009 4:52 AM

Chicago saxophone legend Fred Anderson will turn 80 on March 22. In celebration of this special occasion, a series of…

Feb 19, 2009 4:52 AM

Louie Bellson, known for his dynamic big band drumming, died Feb. 14 in Los Angeles. He had been hospitalized in late…

Feb 19, 2009 4:51 AM

The Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival, which runs from Feb. 25-28 at the University of Idaho in Moscow, is…

Jan 28, 2009 4:37 AM

On Feb. 3, the Grammy Salute to Jazz will pay tribute to Blue Note Records as the label celebrates its 70th…

Jan 28, 2009 4:37 AM

Zappa Records has released The Frank Zappa aaafnraaa Birthday Bundle in the iTunes Store. “Aaafnraaa is an acronym…

Jan 28, 2009 4:36 AM

 Bassist Victor Wooten and his wife have recently purchased nearly 150 acres on the Duck River near Nashville. This…

Jan 28, 2009 4:36 AM

David “Fathead” Newman, who invented the image of a rough, bluesy Texas tenor player in jazz, died Jan. 20 near his…

Jan 28, 2009 4:36 AM

On March 24, Wynton Marsalis will release his fifth Blue Note recording, He And She, which combines spoken word and…