In homage to “Empress of the Blues” Bessie Smith, Mayfield delivered a performance of “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” that was as ...

Saxophonist Javon Jackson plays at Sculler’s Jazz Club in Boston on March 22nd. His newest albums include the collaboration ...

For Alexander Simone, legacy is walking down the road created by two iconic Black women while paving his own. As the grandson ...

When you think of jazz hubs in the South, New Orleans is probably the first place that comes to mind, right? But believe it or not, Jacksonville was actually one of the first major jazz hubs in the ...

Eclecticism and adventurous spirit propels Croker's excellent upcoming release 'Dream Manifest,' due June 13. For his eighth album, Croker let the full scope of his imagination wander.

Marjorie Eliot turned a family tragedy into a thriving community gathering space in Harlem for healing and reflection. “My ...

Skidmore College is a predominantly white institution (PWI); this much has always been clear to the student body. We strive ...

Saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins’s third album for Blue Note is a big departure for him. As a concept, it’s played out on a broad ...

These ensembles include Jon Faddis and his All-Star Big Band, the Kenny Barron Quartet (with Kenny Barron, Kiyoshi Kitagawa, and Jonathan Black ... drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. and his Generation Y ...

Award-winning musician Wynton Marsalis tells Katty Kay how growing up surrounded by music shaped his own journey with jazz.

The Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year with a series ...

Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning 'Cowboy Carter' not only captivated listeners, it sparked a wave of interest in Black country ...