As emcee Mark Ruffin noted at the commencement of an epic tribute to saxophonist Sonny Rollins at the Cathedral of Saint John ...

It was a special day, and a nice summer breeze that made me smile on my way to celebrate for the great Sonny Rollins, the saxophone colossus.

This week we also acknowledge the passing of Rose Tattoo frontman Angry Anderson and Naked Eyes singer Pete Byrne.

It's rare to see voice actors get the opportunity to reprise their roles in live-action. Often, that privilege is reserved for the biggest stars, translating their characters into bigger productions, ...

Cedar Rapids - Christine "Chris" Potter, 62, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026. She is survived by her parents, David and Janet Potter; sisters, Cathi Thornburg and Sara ...

Fantasy movies and TV shows are more popular than ever right now, with shows like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and House of the Dragon picking up millions of viewers weekly on services ...

Chris Stapleton has recruited an otherworldly array of stellar musicians to open dates on his ongoing All-American Road Show over the past few years, but more often than not he doesn’t share the stage ...

Telling you that Chris Potter is one of the most spellbinding saxophonists on today's scene feels a bit like explaining the virtues of pizza to a Neapolitan. Yet, it is when his formidable ...

Saxophonist Chris Potter constructed his new album, Alive with Ghosts Today, to reflect the story of John Brown, the abolitionist who famously raided the armory at Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia in ...

Chris Mitchell started his career on the streets, playing for tips and the joy of strangers on the go. Today, Mitchell is the star of Houston's saxophone music, with over 3 million fans worldwide. The ...

Even among hard-core Keith Jarrett fans, his American Quartet is generally less well known than his other artistic expressions, such as his solo piano improvisations, the Standards Trio, or even the ...

For Reid Anderson, Dave King, Chris Potter, and Craig Taborn, the music of Keith Jarrett’s American Quartet is more than just a source of inspiration—it is foundational. The quartet’s groundbreaking ...