Pharoah Sanders’ 1977 release Izipho Zam (My Gifts) on the Strata-East label is a fascinating listen. Widely regarded as a landmark in the evolution of free jazz, it continues to grow on me—and that, ...

Those crazy hazy lazy days of summer got us in their thrall and scheduling has been tough, so please enjoy this flashback to episode 81: Mike and Pat discuss "Walk on ...

Joshua Redman is one of the most versatile saxophonists working today, having come to prominence in the early 90s and working with everyone from Quincy Jones to the Rolling Stones. His newest album, ...

Gems from the Great American Songbook, opera and operettas, and a few classic-jazz staples were in the splendid mix when The Midiri Brothers brought their quintet to Punta Gorda FL on Monday, March 13 ...

LOS ANGELES -- Pharoah Sanders, the influential tenor saxophonist revered in the jazz world for the spirituality of his work, has died, his record label announced. He was 81. Sanders, also known for ...

You might be surprised to find out just how often the saxophone is used in classic rock. Not just relegated to jazz or big band music, there are sax players who roll and growl, swoop and dive on their ...

The award-winning Murray State University Jazz Ensembles will present their fall campus concerts on Tuesday, Nov. 4 in ...

Arizona saxophonist J. White plays a classic Christmas tune with a smooth jazz vibe on "Playlist 48" J. White is an Arizona-based saxophonist known for his smooth and soulful sound. With an enchanting ...

When you think of classic rock songs, a few instruments immediately come to mind. Heavy bass, walloping drums, shrieking guitars, and vocalists who sing like lightning bolts from the top of a giant ...

Titles available now for pre-order on 180-gram vinyl and HD audio include In Orbit, The Quest, Monk’s Music, Blue’s Moods, and Latin Kick. Craft Recordings has been extremely active over the past 24 ...