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Modern jazz artists are reshaping the genre, blending traditional elements with contemporary influences like hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music. These musicians are pushing the boundaries of jazz ...
"He's from Toledo, Ohio. Jon Hendricks is from Toledo, Ohio. We have so many famous jazz musicians from this area." Wright ...
The newly elected pope said in a 2024 interview that he played tennis in his free time but did not mention the trombone.
Although her warm, feathery voice inhabited a limited range, she used it like an accomplished jazz instrumentalist, stretching and condensing phrases in an ever-shifting dialogue with accompanying ...
From July through June 2026, the new season will showcase works by John Coltrane, the South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim ...
For many years you’ve seen her signs all over the Fair Grounds at Jazz Fest. They’re in parking lots giving out directions, ...
A fresh-for-2025 competition sees them parting with cash, prizes and a spot among the superstars on the festival’s famous ...
International Jazz Day 2025 will continue to spread joy and awareness through music, inspiring new generations to listen, learn, and express themselves. Whether you’re a jazz lover or new to it, this ...
Unlike other famous jazz venues that have changed their décor and ethos with the times, Preservation Hall remains the most authentic, with a pure emphasis on the music. In some ways, the ...
Davie Matthews Band, Burna Boy, HAIM, Charlie & The Tropicales, Boyfriend and more musicians and bands to see on the first Sunday at Jazz Fest 2025.
Now in its 20th year, the Scranton Jazz Festival will celebrate a milestone in its history with three days of live jazz, blues and world beat music from Friday, August 1, to Sunday, August 3, in ...
Founded in 1975 by famous jazz bassist Monk Montgomery, the Las Vegas Jazz Society aims to promote jazz performances, support young musicians and provide opportunities for people to bond over the ...