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SF music
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Al Foster, drummer for Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins, has died

Al Foster, influential jazz drummer, passed away at 82, profoundly shaping modern jazz for over six decades.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Andy Bey, Jazz Singer Renowned for His Vocal Range, Dies at 85

Andy Bey was a legendary jazz singer and pianist, known for his remarkable vocal range and influential contributions to the American Songbook.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Seven can't-miss newcomers keeping the spirit of jazz going

Jazz remains a vibrant and evolving genre, showcasing new talents who infuse the tradition with innovation and personal expression.
Music production
fromOpen Culture
3 weeks ago

The Secret Link Between Jazz and Physics: How Einstein & Coltrane Shared Improvisation and Intuition in Common

Hobbies like music can significantly influence scientific research and creativity.
East Bay food
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Curtain Calls: The Wiggles coming to dazzle children at Oakland's Paramount Theatre

The Wiggles' interactive show encourages music and movement for kids, while upcoming performances of Stop Kiss and Mads Tolling's jazz concert highlight diverse entertainment.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Theo Croker finds a path to jazz greatness on 'Dream Manifest' by unlearning the rules of the genre

Theo Croker redefines jazz by blending global influences, challenging American norms.
SF music
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Al Foster, drummer for Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins, has died

Al Foster, influential jazz drummer, passed away at 82, profoundly shaping modern jazz for over six decades.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Andy Bey, Jazz Singer Renowned for His Vocal Range, Dies at 85

Andy Bey was a legendary jazz singer and pianist, known for his remarkable vocal range and influential contributions to the American Songbook.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Seven can't-miss newcomers keeping the spirit of jazz going

Jazz remains a vibrant and evolving genre, showcasing new talents who infuse the tradition with innovation and personal expression.
Music production
fromOpen Culture
3 weeks ago

The Secret Link Between Jazz and Physics: How Einstein & Coltrane Shared Improvisation and Intuition in Common

Hobbies like music can significantly influence scientific research and creativity.
East Bay food
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Curtain Calls: The Wiggles coming to dazzle children at Oakland's Paramount Theatre

The Wiggles' interactive show encourages music and movement for kids, while upcoming performances of Stop Kiss and Mads Tolling's jazz concert highlight diverse entertainment.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Theo Croker finds a path to jazz greatness on 'Dream Manifest' by unlearning the rules of the genre

Theo Croker redefines jazz by blending global influences, challenging American norms.
#art
fromOpen Culture
3 days ago

When the State Department Used Dizzy Gillespie and Jazz to Fight the Cold War (1956)

It's been said that the United States won the Cold War without firing a shot, which might surprise veterans of Korea and Vietnam.
US politics
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

PHOTOS: Jazz legend Roscoe Mitchell takes the stage at Village Vanguard for Vision Festival 2025 | amNewYork

Vision Festival 2025 celebrated Roscoe Mitchell's contributions to jazz and art, emphasizing freedom, creativity, and inclusion in the music community.
#miles-davis
SF music
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Al Foster, Virtuoso Jazz Drummer to Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, Dies at 82

Jazz drummer Al Foster, influential in Miles Davis's band and other significant jazz projects, has passed away at the age of 82.
SF music
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Al Foster, Virtuoso Jazz Drummer to Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, Dies at 82

Jazz drummer Al Foster, influential in Miles Davis's band and other significant jazz projects, has passed away at the age of 82.
SF music
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Al Foster, jazz drummer for Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins, dies at 82

Jazz drummer Al Foster, known for his innovative collaboration with legends like Miles Davis, has passed away at age 82.
#live-music
London music
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

One of the world's most iconic jazz clubs wants to open a venue in London

Blue Note jazz club is reapplying to open a venue in London's Covent Garden, enhancing the city's vibrant jazz scene.
SF music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Jazz piano virtuoso supports new album with San Francisco, Santa Cruz shows

Hiromi's upcoming shows in the Bay Area highlight her exceptional talent and joy as a jazz pianist.
London music
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

One of the world's most iconic jazz clubs wants to open a venue in London

Blue Note jazz club is reapplying to open a venue in London's Covent Garden, enhancing the city's vibrant jazz scene.
SF music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Jazz piano virtuoso supports new album with San Francisco, Santa Cruz shows

Hiromi's upcoming shows in the Bay Area highlight her exceptional talent and joy as a jazz pianist.
#improvisation
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Michael Wollny Trio: Living Ghosts review | John Fordham's jazz album of the month

Michael Wollny Trio's 'Living Ghosts' exemplifies the freedom of contemporary jazz improvisation with no predetermined setlists, focusing on spontaneous creation during live performances.
SF music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Kamasi Washington review hip-hop and P-funk inform an outrageously joyful set

Kamasi Washington's concert elevates the spirit of collective musical expression and joy through extended jazz improvisations.
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Michael Wollny Trio: Living Ghosts review | John Fordham's jazz album of the month

Michael Wollny Trio's 'Living Ghosts' exemplifies the freedom of contemporary jazz improvisation with no predetermined setlists, focusing on spontaneous creation during live performances.
SF music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Kamasi Washington review hip-hop and P-funk inform an outrageously joyful set

Kamasi Washington's concert elevates the spirit of collective musical expression and joy through extended jazz improvisations.
fromCN Traveller
6 years ago

The 14 best jazz clubs in London

London's jazz scene is witnessing a vibrant revival, welcoming a new generation of venues that redefine the experience of jazz nights.
London music
#living-in-the-moment
Music production
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

'A Billion Streams and No Fans': Inside a $10 Million AI Music Fraud Case

Mike Smith and Jonathan Hay achieved brief success with their album 'Jazz (Deluxe)' before it quickly disappeared from the Billboard charts.
#music-history
NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Everybody Loves the Sunshine is just one point of perfection in Roy Ayers' truly ubiquitous legacy | Alexis Petridis

Roy Ayers' early exposure to music and vibraphone shaped his diverse career in jazz and pop.
Django
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

Watch Jazz 'Hot', the Rare 1938 Short Film With Jazz Legend Django Reinhardt

The short film introduces Django Reinhardt's unique jazz style to the British public before their UK tour.
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago
Podcast

John Densmore on 60 Years of The Doors, Post-Myth Jim Morrison, and Playing with Robby Krieger: Podcast

NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Everybody Loves the Sunshine is just one point of perfection in Roy Ayers' truly ubiquitous legacy | Alexis Petridis

Roy Ayers' early exposure to music and vibraphone shaped his diverse career in jazz and pop.
Django
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

Watch Jazz 'Hot', the Rare 1938 Short Film With Jazz Legend Django Reinhardt

The short film introduces Django Reinhardt's unique jazz style to the British public before their UK tour.
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago
Podcast

John Densmore on 60 Years of The Doors, Post-Myth Jim Morrison, and Playing with Robby Krieger: Podcast

#live-performance
fromQNS
2 months ago
NYC music

Catch award-winning pianist Dabin Ryu live at JCAL's Thursday Night Jazz series - QNS

fromQNS
2 months ago
NYC music

Catch award-winning pianist Dabin Ryu live at JCAL's Thursday Night Jazz series - QNS

#music-festivals
#louis-armstrong
NYC music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Wynton Marsalis invites you to join him for a (not so) silent film

Wynton Marsalis is set to perform live accompaniment for the screening of 'Louis: A Silent Film,' featuring his original score.
NYC music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Wynton Marsalis invites you to join him for a (not so) silent film

Wynton Marsalis is set to perform live accompaniment for the screening of 'Louis: A Silent Film,' featuring his original score.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Wilco guitarist Nels Cline on his latest solo record, 'Consentrik Quartet'

Nels Cline’s experience spans over 40 years as a versatile musician, playing across genres and collaborating with prominent artists, proving his adaptability and talent.
NYC music
#music-criticism
NYC music
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Francis Davis, a figurehead of jazz criticism, has died

Francis Davis, influential jazz critic, passed away at 78, leaving a significant legacy in music journalism and cultural critique.
NYC music
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Francis Davis, a figurehead of jazz criticism, has died

Francis Davis, influential jazz critic, passed away at 78, leaving a significant legacy in music journalism and cultural critique.
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Alice Coltrane: Universal Consciousness

Alice Coltrane's 'Journey in Satchidananda' transcends music, merging jazz with spiritual influences, symbolizing her transformative journey through India and her growth as an artist.
Music
#san-francisco
from48 hills
4 weeks ago
Music

Super-crew KAMM honors its Ayand Byallo and his lower Haight legacy with final LP - 48 hills

from48 hills
4 weeks ago
Music

Super-crew KAMM honors its Ayand Byallo and his lower Haight legacy with final LP - 48 hills

#cultural-heritage
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Kwame Alexander on Bringing the Free Spirit of Jazz to Young Viewers

Kwame Alexander's 'Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band' brings jazz to children through animation, continuing the legacy of its literary and musical roots.
#blue-note
Cocktails
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

The Ezra Twist: A Cocktail That Hits the Right Notes

Courvoisier and Ezra Collective teamed up for a new cocktail, celebrating the fusion of music and innovative mixology.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Jason Moran Unpacks Duke Ellington's Greatness in a Single Song

Jason Moran reflects on the emotional complexity of Duke Ellington's music, finding it a vital companion in today's unsettling times.
NYC music
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Lynne Arriale Trio

Lynne Arriale's album 'Being Human' addresses global issues through music.
Arriale has been a prominent figure in jazz for over 30 years.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Nino Tempo, Who Topped the Charts With Deep Purple,' Dies at 90

Mr. Tempo's career traced an early arc of pop music, from big-band jazz to the rise of rock and funk, before boomeranging back to jazz in the 1990s.
Music
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Opens Applications for Jazz Leaders Fellowship

The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music's Jazz Leaders Fellowship supports emerging Black women and nonbinary musicians with financial aid and opportunities.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Explosive' gig ignited Joe Lovano's Paramount Quartet

The sudden listing of Joe Lovano's Paramount Quartet at Yoshi's harkens back to the venue's jazz roots, showcasing a notable lineup reminiscent of jazz's heyday.
NYC music
Berlin music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Review: Towering jazz great leads brand new all-star trio into Bay Area

Brad Mehldau leads a new trio featuring Christian McBride and Marcus Gilmore, performing seven shows in six days across the Bay Area.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Music Series at BrooklynTheater Closes With a Powerful Salute to Billie Holiday

The grand finale of BILLIE & BEYOND will feature Mali Wilson and celebrate Billie Holiday's legacy on her 110th birthday.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Vintage photos show what life looked like in the 1920s

Jazz music and flapper fashion became defining symbols of the 1920s, while the Harlem Renaissance significantly highlighted the cultural contributions of Black Americans.
Fashion & style
#new-album
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

The Mercury Wrangles the Best Concerts Every Week Just For You!

For fans of God Is War, Manslaughter777, L.A.U.R.A. The off and on PDX-based twin brothers, Issac and Zachary Jones, have been building spectral lore around themselves for years.
Portland food
Berlin music
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

How Dave Brubeck's Time Out Changed Jazz

Polyphonic's new video essay brings fresh perspective to iconic jazz albums and their historical significance in American culture.
#nba
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

44th Move: Anthem review veers admirably from the beaten path

In 44th Move, Alfa Mist and Richard Spaven fuse intricate jazz improvisations with hip-hop and downtempo R&B, showcasing a unique exploration of rhythm.
Music production
Music
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

Why "The Girl from Ipanema" ' Is a Richer & Weirder Song Than You Realized

YouTube has created a platform for creators like Adam Neely, allowing deep exploration of music theory.
Berlin music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Branford Marsalis Quartet had to jell all over again before tackling this project

Keith Jarrett's 1970s creativity paved the way for a new ensemble sound with his European Quartet, highlighted in the album 'Belonging'.
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