Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:03:40 GMT
In a fraught moment for two institutions behind the awards, this year's NEA Jazz Masters ceremony celebrated musicians who have upheld the genre's legacy while looking anxiously toward an uncertain future.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:20:58 GMT
A celebration to honor this year's NEA Jazz Masters award recipients, including Marshall Allen, Chucho Valdés, Marilyn Crispell and Gary Giddins. Watch live at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 26.
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:48:37 GMT
His wife, Fresh Air host Terry Gross, said the longtime contributor to The Village Voice and NPR had been living with emphysema and Parkinson's disease.
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT
While in Tokyo, we happened across this energetic band featuring the unique vocals of Yu Sakai, so we had to bring them to Tiny Desk.
Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT
Nubya Garcia's powerful, delicate compositions take us on a tranquil journey.
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT
Through her music, Elida Almeida carries the heart — and irresistible rhythms — of Cabo Verde to the world.
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:38:26 GMT
On their new album, two of the most celebrated composers and players in the jazz world pay homage to the pursuit of purpose and joy found in the struggle for liberation.
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:39:40 GMT
A go-to drummer who has lit the scene ablaze, Tyson shares his top five drum heroes. Plus, the seasoned sideman shares tracks from his trippy debut as a band leader, the paper doors.
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 01:24:37 GMT
The vibraphonist, composer and jazz-funk pioneer helped inspire the neo-soul movement, and his best-known song was sampled over 100 times.
Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:49:47 GMT
The iconic voices of female jazz & blues legends Billie Holiday, Phyllis Hyman, Nancy Wilson and Bessie Smith were honored at Aretha's Jazz Café in Detroit for Black History Month