Author Scott Brown has devoted much of his life to researching and commenting on the life and legacy of James P. Johnson.

Triumvirate Phones were not smart and music was not streamed last time Billy Childs put out a trio record. After plucking up ...

Snapshots Turning toward a variety of inspirations, French trombonist Daniel Zimmermann finds a gorgeous blend on Snapshots.

Back To San Francisco Frisco-born trumpeter Cameron Washington has close family roots in Louisiana, and a specific interest ...

Spark Brooklyn-based saxophonist, composer and multi-woodwind instrumentalist Aaron Irwin has a distinctive voice that makes ...

Mazurka In Jazz House of the Black Gardenia is a nonet that delivers hot vintage swing with a contemporary edge. Its founder ...

The death is reported of pianist, composer and bandleader Mike Westbrook, aged 90. His manager, Peter Conway, today issued the following notice. It is with very great sadness that I announce the death ...

The Complete 1975 Nancy Pulsations Concert I need to watch Freddie King’s spirit-lifting appearance at the Beat ’66 TV-show on YouTube every now and then. His instrumental hit Hideaway is like a ...

A previously unissued recording by enigmatic pianist and composer Mal Waldron (1925-2003). It was recorded at Joe Segal’s Jazz Showcase in Chicago in 1979, and also features bassist Steve Rodby, ...