Mon, 13 Aug 2018 09:00:00 GMT
Even from its beginnings in late-'60s Oakland, the band has always stood out. Fifty years later, its devotion to classic horn-driven soul remains unmatched, its passion and precision unchanged.
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 13:00:16 GMT
As one of the leading pianists of the swing era, Stacy was best known for his work with the Benny Goodman Orchestra and had a prolific career before stepping back from the music world in the 1950's.
Fri, 03 Aug 2018 09:00:00 GMT
Tony Bennett paired up with Diana Krall to perform George Gershwin's "Fascinating Rhythm." An entire album from the pair is due out Sept. 14.
Mon, 30 Jul 2018 17:57:40 GMT
A chat with the legend himself and band member Cameron Graves on the new album The Message.
Mon, 30 Jul 2018 16:03:00 GMT
The polish trumpet player and composer died Sunday in Warsaw at age 76. He had enjoyed a major international career in the past 20 years, particularly through his association with the ECM label.
Fri, 27 Jul 2018 13:00:17 GMT
The iconic vocalist makes an appearance on 'Piano Jazz' and shares his inspirations.
Fri, 13 Jul 2018 13:00:19 GMT
The decorated musician demonstrates his musical flexibility with McPartland on this episode of Piano Jazz.
Thu, 12 Jul 2018 11:00:00 GMT
GroundUP is unlike any other musical event. Lines blur between artist and fan, and spill onto Miami Beach. Hear a jazz sampler from the 2018 line-up.
Thu, 12 Jul 2018 09:00:19 GMT
Wesseltoft and Thomas bring their extensive backgrounds in jazz and electronic music together to build a bridge between two adjacent generations of Norwegian alchemists.
Wed, 11 Jul 2018 21:08:00 GMT
Ali Shaheed Muhammad of A Tribe Called Quest and Adrian Younge are The Midnight Hour. The duo released a self-titled debut and are responsible for composing the soundtrack to Marvel's Luke Cage.
Tue, 03 Jul 2018 17:55:46 GMT
One of the quintessential exponents of the city's rich, deeply layered and distinctive piano sound, Butler had battled advance-stage cancer since early 2017.
Fri, 29 Jun 2018 20:25:00 GMT
Whether it's through jazz, soul or an electronic music collaboration, Gregory Porter wants to spread Nat King Cole's message that "the greatest thing you'll learn is to love and be loved in return."
Fri, 29 Jun 2018 09:00:21 GMT
This week's best new albums includes Drake's highly-anticipated double album, Scorpion, Florence and the Machine's High as Hope, previously unheard music from jazz legend John Coltrane and much more.
Tue, 26 Jun 2018 13:30:18 GMT
The awards, which go to artists who have had significant impact in their field and who are likely to continue doing so, come with a substantial sum of money attached.
Fri, 22 Jun 2018 18:19:28 GMT
As a kid, Washington thought he was the best Street Fighter player in the world. Now he proves it by championing professional gamer Combofiend.