Philip Bailey is noted for his four-octave vocal range and distinctive falsetto register, and known…
Nubya Garcia, Eddie Henderson, Flying Lotus & More: The Week in Jazz
The Week in Jazz is your roundup of new and noteworthy stories from the jazz…
Vinyl Watch, May 2020: Flying Lotus, Robert Glasper & More
Vinyl is back! Each month on “Vinyl Watch,” we list some of the most noteworthy…
Song of the Day: Bill Evans, “Reflections in D”
Bill Evans, one of the most influential pianists of his time, was known for his…
Remembering Jimmy Cobb: “My Old Flame”
Jimmy Cobb was known for his powerful, swinging style; he bought his first drum-kit at…
JAZZIZ Essentials: 5 Memorable Acting Performances by Jazz Artists in Films (VIDEO)
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Remembering Jimmy Cobb: Miles Davis, “So What”
It is with great sadness that on the day of the anniversary of the birth…
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Looking for some Monday motivation? We’ve got you covered! From possibly the largest virtual big…
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In 2018, drummer/bandleader Kendrick Scott released A Wall Becomes a Bridge with his acclaimed longtime…
Anger Management: Maria Schneider Takes on Google and YouTube
Maria Schneider doesn’t think up concepts for her albums. “I’ve never preconceived a subject for…
Publisher’s Letter: Ahead of the Curve
Beyond my family, who already accepts that I’m not from this world, anyone who knows…
Song of the Day: Sun Ra, “Door of the Cosmos”
Today, we remember the well-respected jazz and blues musician Herman Poole Blount, who was born…
Chick Corea, Derrick Hodge, Miles Davis & More: The Week in Jazz
The Week in Jazz is your roundup of new and noteworthy stories from the jazz…
Song Premiere: Maceo Parker, “Hard Times”
“Hard Times” is the first single from saxophonist Maceo Parker’s first studio album in eight…
Song of the Day: Hiromi, “The Tom and Jerry Show”
Over the years, Hiromi has released a number of stellar solo piano recordings, which have…
JAZZIZ Essentials: A Short History of “A-Tisket, A-Tasket”
In this episode of JAZZIZ Essentials, we take a look at Ella Fitzgerald’s breakthrough hit:…
Song of the Day: Brian Wilson, “The Like In I Love You”
Brian Wilson is the creative soul of The Beach Boys, whose experimentation with sounds and…
New Music Monday: Butcher Brown, Svetlana, Jon Balke & More
Looking for some Monday motivation? We’ve got you covered. From a compelling piano solo piece…
Song of the Day: Louis Armstrong, “What a Wonderful World”
“What a Wonderful World” is an invitation to appreciate and celebrate the simple things in…
Kamasi Washington, Bill Frisell, Jonathan Barber & More: The Week in Jazz
The Week in Jazz is your roundup of new and noteworthy stories from the jazz…
