Vocalist Nancy Wilson, whose supple voice, natural ability as a storyteller and willingness to cross…
Clark Terry – “Mumbles”
Trumpeter Clark Terry, who was born December 14, 1920, was widely known for his role in the Tonight Show Band in the ’60s and ’70s, as well as for his longtime associations with bandleaders Count Basie and Duke Ellington.
The Ultimate Jon Batiste Playlist
Batiste is a firm believer in the power of music to uplift humanity. Listen to his music, and you’ll likely come to the same conclusion.
Maggie Herron – “Red Hot Jazz”
“Red Hot Jazz” is a throwback to the music’s pre-bop early days, full of wailing clarinet, leaping stride piano, slick trombone and peppery trumpet.
Frank Sinatra – “Come Fly With Me”
This is the opening cut from Sinatra’s timeless 1966 live album ‘Sinatra at the Sands,’ featuring the Count Basie Orchestra and arrangements by a then up-and-coming arranger named Quincy Jones.
Year in Review: The Best Jazz Albums of 2018
When it came to album releases, 2018 was anything but business as usual. This year…
Noshir Mody – “Secrets In the Wood and Stone”
Noshir Mody, “The Secrets In Wood and Stone,” from A Burgeoning Consciousness “Guitarist Noshir Mody’s involvement…
Diane Schuur – “Nobody Does Me”
“Nobody Does Me” comes from Schuur’s 1991 album Pure Schuur, which found the singer embracing a smoother, more pop-oriented style.
2019 GRAMMY Awards: The Jazz Nominees
Nominees for the 61st Annual Grammy Awards were announced this Friday, and in the jazz…
Chet Baker and Stan Getz – “Winter Wonderland”
Trumpeter Chet Baker and saxophonist Stan Getz were a match made in jazz heaven.
Winter 2018
In this issue, pianist and Late Show bandleader Jon Batiste reveals his true self, vocalist Luciana Souza…
Tribu – “El Matador”
Tribu (which in Spanish means “tribe”) follows in the trailblazing Latin-jazz traditions Cal Tjader, Mongo Santamaria and Machito.
JAZZIZ Music from the Magazine Playlist: Winter 2018
This playlist brings you the best music from our Winter 2018 issue, featuring new works by…
Egberto Gismonti – “Lôro”
“Loro,” from Gismonti’s 1981 album Sanfona (ECM), is considered among the best of his recordings with the ensemble Academia de Dancas.
John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman – “They Say It’s Wonderful”
John Coltrane didn’t record with many vocalists in his lifetime, which is why his 1963 album with ballad specialist Johnny Hartman is such a treat.
JAZZIZ Backstage Pass: Cecile McLorin Salvant
Vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant is as bright a star as they come in the jazz…
Terri Lyne Carrington – “Magic and Music”
“Magic and Music” comes from drummer Terri Lyne Carrington’s groundbreaking 2011 album The Mosaic Project.
Sasha Mashin – “Jazzmashin”
Sasha Mashin, “Jazzmashin,” from Outsidethebox One Russian equivalent of the term “outside the box” — which is…
Jingle Jazz Playlist: The Best Holiday Music of 2018
Baby, it’s cold outside. Let JAZZIZ warm up those frosty ears with some of the…
Frank Kimbrough – “Walking By Flashlight”
With “Walking by Flashlight,” pianist Frank Kimbrough honors composer Maria Schneider with a touching re-imagining of a classic song from her 2012 album, ‘My Winter Morning Walks.’