Dec 12, 2024 1:58 AM
Arturo Sandoval, Apollo Theater Among Kennedy Center Honors
Cuban-American jazz trumpet legend Arturo Sandoval and Harlem’s Apollo Theater were among the honorees at the 2024…
Queen Latifah extols Harlem and the Apollo Theater at this year’s Kennedy Center Honors.
Dec 12, 2024 1:58 AM
Cuban-American jazz trumpet legend Arturo Sandoval and Harlem’s Apollo Theater were among the honorees at the 2024…
“I could start my own business and try my hand at all the industry stuff,” Rosenwinkel says of starting his Heartcore imprint.
Dec 12, 2024 1:56 AM
Philadelphia’s Kurt Rosenwinkel is one of the most famed and exciting jazz guitarists and composers to emerge over…
Detroit-bred Elvin Jones remains best known for his revolutionary drumming style.
Dec 12, 2024 1:19 AM
The Best of the Best: Jazz from Detroit is a landmark — the first documentary to explore the dynamic story of the…
Robertson had a penetrating, pliant sound with a remarkable softness at its center.
Dec 11, 2024 10:34 AM
Herb Robertson, a trumpeter and flugelhornist known for his wide-lens explorations of the avant-garde, died Dec. 10. He…
“I love doing ballads,” Mike Stern says. “It’s just a part of me, some part of emotionally how I feel sometimes.”
Dec 3, 2024 12:52 PM
Stories of major shifts and rebirths among musicians during the past five years are common, from weathering the…
Vijay Iyer was among the jazz-eclectic noteworthies at this year’s Enjoy Jazz festival.
Dec 3, 2024 12:45 PM
From Oct. 2 to Nov. 2, Heidelberg, the cultural hub of southwestern Germany, hosted the magnificent Enjoy…
Out of/Into was initiated by Don Was as a tribute to Blue Note’s 85th anniversary.
Dec 3, 2024 12:18 PM
EastWest Studios is a state-of-the-art, multi-roomed recording facility on Sunset Boulevard in the heart of Hollywood…
Meshell Ndegeocello performed a powerhouse set at north London’s KOKO theater.
Dec 3, 2024 12:11 PM
Every November for the past 32 years, London has transformed itself into a haven for improvisers. Over 10 days, venues…
Nov 26, 2024 2:00 PM
Looking for a great gift for your vinyl-loving loved one (or yourself)? Record Store Day’s Black Friday releases…
Golden City mixes instrumental colors, rhythmic schemes and textural elements.
Nov 26, 2024 1:36 PM
Art and activism have historically met through the medium of jazz. But rarely have those meetings yielded works that…
