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, ...

As the National Museum of African American Music opens its doors, journalists from the USA TODAY Network explore the stories, places and people who helped make music what it is today in our expansive ...

Ken Vandermark is not one to limit himself to easy, comfortable situations. As successful as the Vandermark 5 is, it presents only one side to his composing and playing. With the Free Music Ensemble, ...

DETROIT - This is the largest free event of its kind in the entire world. The music lineup has been revealed for the 46th Detroit Jazz Festival. The event takes place from Friday, August 29 through ...

The DC Jazz Festival returns from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4 with two days of free music on The Wharf and shows all around the city. Whether you want a classy night out or a fun, free daytime activity for the ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. Clark County Parks and Recreation will kick off the spring with its annual ...

Syracuse Jazz Fest, the northeast’s largest free jazz festival, successfully returned in 2022 after a four-year hiatus. An expanded, five-day lineup this year brought more than 20,000 people to ...

From the Harlem Renaissance to modern improvisation, jazz has always been connected to wellness and self-expression.

The United States Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors will perform a free concert titled “The Greatest Generation” on Monday, April 8 in Rockefeller Arts Center’s King Concert Hall at the State ...

Syracuse’s biggest jazz party returns for its 39th edition this week. The 2025 Syracuse International Jazz Festival runs from June 25-29 with a lineup that includes New Orleans great Trombone Shorty, ...