Aug 22, 2013 7:07 AM

The musicians who were among the last to undergo Art Blakey’s crucible, the Jazz Messengers, forged a bond—one that…

Aug 20, 2013 5:52 AM

Cedar Walton died Aug. 19 in Brooklyn, N.Y., according to a statement released by the National Endowment for the Arts.…

Aug 16, 2013 7:23 AM

Charles Mingus was a complicated man, and his music reflected it. Did he, for example, write political music? Apart…

Aug 7, 2013 7:29 AM

The Litchfield Jazz Festival takes place this weekend, Aug. 9–11, atop the rolling hills and lush greenery of Northwest…

Aug 6, 2013 9:41 AM

On July 10, President Obama awarded the 2012 National Medal of Arts to trumpeter Herb Alpert and pianist Allen…

Aug 2, 2013 1:18 PM

The 2013 Newport Jazz Festival is here, kicking off tonight with Natalie Cole and the Bill Charlap Trio, including a…

Jul 29, 2013 8:18 AM

Laurie Frink, a Manhattan-based trumpeter and brass teacher, died of cancer on July 13. She was 61.

Known for her…

Jul 16, 2013 10:42 AM

Most of the indoor concerts during the first several days were by bands from Europe. The Igor Butman Big Band, an…

Jul 16, 2013 9:37 AM

Almost every summer jazz festival does it: book big-name non-jazz attractions from the worlds of pop, hip-hop, r&b,…

Jul 3, 2013 11:07 AM

British artist Steven Wilson has a strong appetite for musical diversity and change. Consequently, he is a multitasker…