When thinking about jazz, it’s impossible to ignore the deep, soulful contributions of Black women who have shaped the genre ...

For those who know Flora, an introduction is unnecessary. Her music has interwoven the life fabric of anyone with a passing interest in Latin and American jazz music for over 25 years. Her ...

The Clifford Brown Jazz Festival has revealed another act, this time a famous family band with a member who is ranked near ...

The music begins with a kick-off dinner Thursday ... a women’s night with female jazz singers and shuttles to take jazz fans between venues. Those attending can buy a three-day pass or just ...

Boeyink said female participation in jazz bands tends to exponentially decrease as students move from middle school to high school and then decrease even more with the jump from high school to college ...

who stands at the top of modern Senegalese music, visited the island of Gorée… – Steve Hochman Pete Fountain: Every Note Has a Smile Along with Louis Armstrong and Al Hirt, Pete Fountain is among the ...

Lil Hardin helped introduce America to jazz music. She was a dedicated jazz pianist, who established a reputation as "Hot Miss Lil," one of the few female band ensemble members of the 1920’s. She ...