The Chick Corea Elektric Band – led by keyboardist Chick Corea and featuring bassist John…
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John McLaughlin has shared a new version of “Shakti” from a six-years-in-the-making project released earlier…
“Cry Me a River” is a popular torch song written by Arthur Hamilton. It was…
Saxophone legend John Coltrane was born on this day in 1929. Despite his early death…
Versatile and charismatic soul-jazz vocalist Marlena Shaw was born on this day in 1942. As…
This past Friday, we remembered the 50th-anniversary of the passing of guitar hero Jimi Hendrix,…
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the passing of Jimi Hendrix, one of the greatest…
Joni Mitchell is a singer/songwriter known for the poetry of her lyrics, often drawing inspiration…
There’s nothing unusual about the concept of a jazz album of versions of compositions by…
Jelly Roll Morton recorded “Black Bottom Stomp” for Victor on this date in 1926. He…
Gil Scott-Heron’s music has been described as a soulful meeting of jazz songwriting and witty…
Sonny Rollins’ Without a Song: The 9/11 Concert was recorded in Boston four days after the terrorist…
Vocalist Dionne Warwick had already established something of a reputation as a chanteuse of unrequited…
Paolo Conte is one of the foremost Italian singer/songwriters and one of the greatest exponents…
“Lovin’ You” is a vocalist Minnie Riperton’s signature song and a highlight Motown tune. It…
Randy Weston is celebrated as one of the greatest pianists of his generation. Active from…
Virginia Schenck’s background as a vocalist is as diverse as it is distinguished. Known onstage…
The Beatles’ songbook has been covered in the key of jazz many times and several…
This past Saturday, we celebrated the centennial of a music revolutionary: trailblazing saxophonist and bebop…
Marvin Gaye’s interpretive talents, vocal range and unparalleled charisma made him Motown’s best-selling artist. What’s…
