Claude Alvin Ford, a Kansas City alto saxophonist and mentor, made jazz the soundtrack of his neighborhood and inspired generations of musicians.

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This is a complete specification for 9 tracks that highlight the individuality of the lead performers (Oscar Peterson, Chick ...

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In this excerpt from "Jackson Street After Hours," author Paul de Barros explores how the Seattle jazz scene helped shape ...

After two years of flux following the departure of artistic director Tim Jackson, the 2026 Monterey Jazz Festival roared back ...

The Hyde Park Jazz Festival's biggest-ever crowd came out for a dazzling roster whose wide-ranging talents brought us two days of music with open borders.

This month jazz musician Donald Harrison will lead the Quantum Leap Music Festival’s tribute to Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins ...

Counting down the 10 best new singles from across the month of September, coupled with a playlist of 20 more honourable ...

Review: Johnny Winter ‘The Woodstock Experience’, 2CD compilation, live set by Texas blues icon out September 25th by Hal ...

Hello to our readers! Thank you for your interest in the music of great American composer Fred Rose. Jeff Barnhart and I have ...

New Jersey rock ’n’ roll duo Tall Days have returned with Breakers, their first new album in seven years, expanding ...