The tall, debonair saxophonist known as the “Sophisticated Giant” had a seemingly effortless power in his playing. Hear 10 ...

Smith sings atop Robert Wyatt’s mellow jazz-ballad piano on the tribute “I Believe,” serenely expressing the song’s inherent ...

Jakob Bro’s Bill Frisell collaboration finally saw the light, Cécile McLorin Salvant drew on her teenage pop memories and Anthony Braxton looked back to 1985 ...

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present Taking Stage: Songs of My Journey, a solo showcase by WBTT artist Marta Myada, on ...

Critic Kevin Whitehead reflects on the jazz notables who died this year, including Sheila Jordan, Andy Bey, Ray Drummond, Bunky Green, Chuck Mangione, Eddie Palmieri and Jim McNeely.

There is something timeless about jazz at a wedding. It carries warmth without being loud, sophistication without being stiff, and emotion without feeling overproduced. When done well, jazz feels like ...

New York-based vocalist Jaana Narsipur presents swing tunes, bluesy groove, and reinterpretations of ballads with equal ...

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of John Pizzarelli at SOPAC on December 21, 2025 for "Swinging ...

The Canadian pianist and singer will perform at the Adrienne Arsht Center as part of Live at Knight on January 25.

Massachusetts is home to more than four dozen Grateful Dead cover bands. From the Midway to Sanctuary in Maynard, here's where to find them (and their devoted fans).

“My concept changes every few months," said New York jazzer Brandi Disterheft in the May 2017 issue of Bass Player.

Two new releases capture the jazz musician—who often played three saxophones simultaneously—delivering stimulating hard bop ...