New releases from Tyshawn Sorey, Kim Cass, Bill Charlap, Tarbaby, Matthew Shipp, Kris Davis and others are showcasing how a classic format can still feel fresh. By Hank Shteamer Two of the most ...

It’s no coincidence that acclaimed jazz saxophonist Gerald Albright’s most recent single is titled “Living My Best Life.” It’s an apt description of the multiple-Grammy Award-nominee’s entire ...

We asked Samara Joy, Hanif Abdurraqib, Vijay Iyer and others to share their favorite tracks showcasing what might be the most nuanced instrument in jazz. By Marcus J. Moore Over the past few months, ...

While the merits of remastered reissues are the source of considerable debate, there's no denying that the discography of pioneering British jazz/rock band Soft Machine has been more deserving of ...

Follow the amazing journey of the jazz loving English teenager with a gifted musical ear. Marian McPartland is the host of Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz, the popular Peabody Award winning NPR series ...

On this installment of Piano Jazz from 1998, Karrin Allyson brings her cool yet warm voice to a set that includes tunes by Arlen and Koehler, Ellington and Strayhorn, Cohn and Styne, and a couple of ...

Every year it seems that more archive material is unearthed from Soft Machine, the legendary British group that began life in Dadaist psychedelia, but wound down as a powerhouse, chops-centric, fusion ...

One half of the jazz vocal duo Jackie & Roy, Jackie Cain was an icon in the cabaret world, with a smooth, feathery voice. Her ability to express a full range of emotions as a performer allowed her to ...

In the tearful finale, Gaga vows to return. By Melinda Sheckells Lady Gaga bid a tearful farewell to her landmark Jazz & Piano concerts at Las Vegas’ Dolby Live Theater inside Park MGM on Saturday, ...

*Internationally acclaimed smooth jazz artist Jesse Thompson, also known as JT Jazz, has released a delightful Christmas EP titled “The Reason,” designed to inspire gratitude and connection during the ...

Music has no boundaries, and some of the most extraordinary pianists have overcome the challenge of blindness to create timeless masterpieces. Their amazing skill, determination, and love for music ...