Wed, 23 Sep 2020 19:06:00 GMT
In 1965, two young fans heard the jazz giant play at a San Francisco club and had a religious epiphany. Their church is an idiosyncratic and joyful blend of devotion to the divine — and to jazz.
Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:00:00 GMT
Philadelphia's jazz culture nurtures new artists through educational programs that work hard to ensure the genre's future.
Tue, 22 Sep 2020 11:01:21 GMT
As jazz experienced an awakening in the late '60s and early '70s , a record label from Oakland was at the forefront of capturing it. Now, those records are finally returning.
Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:18:28 GMT
Jazz Night in America honors jazz masters Reggie Workman, Bobby McFerrin, Roscoe Mitchell and Dorthaan Kirk.
Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:37:23 GMT
Crouch's engagement with American culture spanned over five decades, numerous mediums and many dustups. His influence on the life and shape of jazz will remain unquantifiable.
Wed, 16 Sep 2020 09:00:26 GMT
One of the British jazz scene's rising stars performs a quarantine concert on the River Thames.
Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:41:35 GMT
Here is the third of three stories highlighting a cross-section of some of the incredible bassists to have come out of Philly.
Thu, 10 Sep 2020 11:36:46 GMT
Here is the second of three stories highlighting a cross-section of some of the incredible bass players to have come out of Philly.
Wed, 09 Sep 2020 16:29:42 GMT
Here is the first of three stories highlighting a cross-section of some of the incredible bass players to have come out of Philly.
Mon, 07 Sep 2020 16:05:56 GMT
Peacock could seemingly adapt to any style, and performed with a variety of artists ranging from Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett to Albert Ayler.
Wed, 02 Sep 2020 09:01:00 GMT
The Israeli clarinetist and Brazilian guitarist recorded this Tiny Desk quarantine performance in Rio de Janeiro.
Thu, 20 Aug 2020 11:00:00 GMT
Performances and speeches honor this year's NEA Jazz Masters award recipients, including Dorthaan Kirk, Roscoe Mitchell, Reggie Workman and Bobby McFerrin. Watch on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 8 p.m. ET.
Mon, 17 Aug 2020 23:33:05 GMT
One of Grossman's earliest recording credits comes from his time in Miles Davis' band, a high-water mark he maintained through the decades. "He was the best of all of us."
Mon, 17 Aug 2020 09:00:40 GMT
The platinum-selling, low-key superstar performs a solo set at her piano for Tiny Desk's quarantine series.
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:00:00 GMT
A recent graduate of Juilliard, pianist Micah Thomas has made some serious waves this season with his debut album, Tide, and several prominent sideman gigs.