Though much of the allure of jazz lies in its possibilities of in-the-moment conversations among musicians, solo albums turn the spotlight on the music’s possibilities for personal expression. This ...
From Best New Talent in 1998 to Best Musician and Best Album of 2006 in Italy's Jazz Musica magazine polls, it is safe to say that Stefano Bollani's star is in the ascendancy. Piano Solo, his second ...
If solo might seem to suggest simple, then it would probably be best not to jump to conclusions. In the right hands, one instrument is capable of as much wide-scale drama as an orchestra. Komeda : ...
Ron Carter first appeared on the national scene as a member of Miles Davis' second great quintet, which coalesced around the recording of Davis' album Seven Steps to Heaven. Carter has also worked ...
You don’t need a full band to bring a jazz standard to life, just three key techniques. In this video, I’ll show you how to ...
Japanese jazz pianist Hiromi will release her highly anticipated new album, "Spectrum," on Sept. 18. By Billboard Japan Japanese jazz pianist Hiromi will release her highly anticipated new album, ...
McCoy Tyner, the legendary jazz pianist who played with John Coltrane and went on to a long solo career, has died at 81. His Facebook page announced his death. A Philadelphia native, Tyner began ...
Jazz pianist Stephen Page will perform a solo concert on Friday, Nov. 7, at First Congregational Church, launching “The Joy of Piano Concert Series.” ...