When Detroit's Gerard Gibbs posted a brief online tribute to honor the late Jack DeJohnette, it also revealed Gibbs' love for jazz and his city.
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, ...
The Gulf Coast Jazz Collective opens its season with “A tribute to Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong.” Music Director Andrew ...
Debbie McClain honored as Brooklyn Jazz Hero; Ron Carter, Edmar Castaneda, Avery Sommers light up NYC stages with unforgettable performances.
Stacker takes a look at Black artists music wouldn't be the same without, from Sister Rosetta Tharpe to Tupac Shakur.
Allen Ginsberg, a powerful voice of the Beat Generation, drew deep inspiration from jazz. His groundbreaking poem "Howl" has ...
The Greenbrier Valley Theatre recently announced an addition to their popular concert series. According to a press release, ...
It’s been announced that a true jazz great – drummer Jack DeJohnette – has passed away at the age of 83. DeJohnette played ...
The ubiquitous John Clark, who seems to be a one-person band conveying sports news on Channel 10 but is actually on the team ...
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has always had his finger on the pulse, and once rated a Steely Dan song, better than ...
Clearing our diary of any other social engagements, we prepared ourselves for a night of eclectic music and sweet melodies on ...
From the Harlem Renaissance to modern improvisation, jazz has always been connected to wellness and self-expression.