Brubeck was not particularly interested in learning by any particular method, but preferred to create his own melodies, and therefore avoided learning to read sheet music. In college ... Paul Desmond ...

The composer Missy Mazzoli, a graduate student at the time, recalled visiting his apartment and finding the floor covered in sheet music ... and they have a saxophone player,” he recalled.

When saxophonist Harry Allen, one of the finest mainstream jazz players around and a multiple award winner on a global scale, ...

Performing at the Ordway, Jess Gillam played with effervescent sparkle, shining a light on the versatility of the saxophone.

Experience the magic of the holiday season with a cozy jazz Christmas playlist, the perfect soundtrack for a peaceful journey with your feline companion. Smooth melodies, festive vibes ...

The Hampton Jazz and Music Festival is bringing some big-time singers to Hampton Roads. Music industry heavyweights Keith Sweat, Patti LaBelle and the one and only Gladys Knight are included in ...

Wendel, a talented and adventurous jazz saxophonist, is known for his sophisticated compositional style, which incorporates elements of classical music and post-rock influences. Wendel first emerged ...

The Newport Jazz Festival returns for 2025 with a lineup headlined by Janelle Monáe, The Roots, and Jacob Collier. The long-running festival (71 years!) will come home to Fort Adams State Park in ...

Marsalis leads a take on Keith Jarrett’s 1974 LP “Belonging,” and Lehman interprets “The Music of Anthony Braxton,” revealing fresh lessons. By Hank Shteamer Great jazz composers are legion.

THEY PERFORMED AND LED A WORKSHOP FOR ROOSEVELT AND HOOVER’S JAZZ BAND AND CHOIR. IT’S PART OF THEIR EDUCATION INITIATIVE TO KEEP THE SPIRIT OF WHAT THEY SAY IS AMERICA’S FIRST MUSIC GENRE ...

You're welcome. Her music is a whirlwind of jazz, soul and gospel, informed by everyone from Nina Simone to Grace Jones. Her name comes from Simone's song "Blackbird," and she collaborated with ...