The pianist leads his ensemble in two suites of his own and the final commissioned work of the great jazz composer Carla Bley ...

Not Even The Sky Is The Limit article by Pat Youngspiel, published on February 13, 2025 at All About Jazz. Find more Multiple ...

Count Basie, the titan of jazz, wasn’t just known for his infectious swing and masterful piano playing—he also had an ...

The Grateful Dead spawned more sister bands and side projects than any other band in history. Here, we look at five of the ...

The motley crew of Berklee School of Music graduates didn’t perform at Oakland’s Fox Theater on Saturday; they graciously allowed thousands of fans to witness one of their jam sessions.

On top of all that, it’s another great week for new albums. I highlight seven below, and Bill tackles more in Indie Basement, ...

In jazz bands, you might also find a double bass, drum kits, piano or guitar which make up the rhythm section ... The first games is called Four Beats of Fame. We'll start by patting simple ...

Apollo Big Band played their first gig of 2025 at Stockcross, a superb night of music from this local 17-piece jazz orchestra ...

It’s a leisurely, jazz-chorded ballad ... sings with fond composure over sustained strings and a rustling rhythm section, and Allen’s alto saxophone solo scurries down polytonal paths ...

Johan Grimonprez uses archival footage of the period to expose the CIA-backed assassination of Congo leader Patrice Lumumba ...