Rickie Lee Jones, 'Just in Time'
Fri, 20 Jan 2023 13:01:02 GMT
Jones lets the sun shine in on this jazz standard, but maintains a pensive undertone.
Fri, 20 Jan 2023 13:01:02 GMT
Jones lets the sun shine in on this jazz standard, but maintains a pensive undertone.
Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:01:18 GMT
For nearly a century, jazz musicians have debated what gives songs that propulsive, groovy feel that makes you want to move with the music. The secret may lie in subtle nuances in a soloist's timing.
Mon, 02 Jan 2023 10:01:00 GMT
Jazz artist Jason Moran revisits the deep influence of Black composer and bandleader James Reese Europe, best known for serving with the Harlem Hellfighters in World War I.
Thu, 29 Dec 2022 22:37:05 GMT
Jazz Night In America's video tribute to the artists lost in 2022.
Wed, 28 Dec 2022 10:30:43 GMT
Ring in the new year with music from Chucho Valdés, José James, Ibrahim Maalouf and Ranky Tanky with Ms. Lisa Fischer.
Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:01:05 GMT
Common ground is the main theme of Maalouf's new album, which features a wide array of vocalists from across the pop music spectrum. Maalouf also recently revived an international trumpet competition.
Sat, 17 Dec 2022 11:00:35 GMT
After a year defined by emergence and creative combination, our critics zoom in on their own listening to choose one inescapable album and song each.
Fri, 16 Dec 2022 14:43:08 GMT
Poet and critic Harmony Holiday spent her year interviewing descendants and torchbearers, finding that the soul of jazz needs preserving offstage and outside of the booth.
Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:00:34 GMT
Celebrate the holidays with drummer Matt Wilson and his festive holiday group the Christmas Tree-O from Dizzy's Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:01:12 GMT
We ranked a list of 100 songs that reflects the sprawling, energetic messiness of 2022. Start listening.
Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:00:43 GMT
For Larry Blumenfeld, the story of Sorey this year was one of a MacArthur genius reconciling his universe of talent and ambition into a singular expression.
Wed, 14 Dec 2022 12:00:08 GMT
Marcus J. Moore reflects on the studio debut of pianist Julius Rodriguez, an artist seamlessly commingling jazz with more pop forms.
Tue, 13 Dec 2022 13:59:42 GMT
WRTI editorial director Nate Chinen returned to live music with fervor this year — and one artist in particular, the young saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, emerged as a constant presence.
Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:01:16 GMT
We ranked our 50 favorite records of the year, from hip-hop to classical and everything in between.
Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:00:16 GMT
We ranked our 50 favorite records of the year, from hip-hop to classical and everything in between.