Many of the rapper’s album covers have been inspired by what their parents listened to during their childhood. Many of the covers interpolate popular jazz or R&B albums from the ‘70s and ‘80s.

In the below gallery of 26 Paintings That Became Album Covers ... four "bonus" entries for albums whose covers featured not a painting, but some other original form of artwork.

Many books have been devoted to classic rock cover art (The original cover art of the Beatles’ Yesterday and Today was controversial, so was the first Blind Faith lp). I bought jazz albums so ... some ...

"TOM HANNAN: Paintings and Jazz Album Covers," the first-ever exhibition featuring Tom Hannan's abstract canvases and graphic design work, will be on view at All Souls Church, 29 South Street in West ...

Prince’s first solo show with the gallery is titled “Super Group,” and features collaged paintings under the same name—an amalgamation of self-made “album covers.” With quick oil ...

The album seamlessly blends Lansberg’s original compositions, with three timeless standards, including Stephen Sondheim’s 'I Remember Sky,' Thelonious Monk’s ‘Round Midnight,' and Leonard Bernstein’s ...

Not so long ago, if critically touted jazz musicians put out an album of pop-tune covers, they would be roasted ... the spirit of the original while imposing the interpreter’s distinct voice.

Orrin Evans’s original ... in both the jazz and classical avant-gardes. But on the trio’s quietly stunning third album, a series of extended and reimagined covers that pull you in with ...

And luckily for fans of both Jeff Goldblum and jazz music in general, the actor just announced that he is releasing a new jazz album ... most of the songs will be covers of classics from the ...

Metallica have released three new covers of their song “The Unforgiven,” as well as a rough mix of the track, in anticipation of their upcoming massive Black Album 30th-anniversary campaign.

By Hank Shteamer Great jazz composers ... them more than just rote covers. Jarrett’s “Belonging” places unusual demands on the would-be interpreter. It’s an album of emotional extremes ...