Exactly 100 years ago this winter, two recordings features Louis Armstrong and Sidney Bechet marked the triumph of New ...

On Feb. 9, 1961, Wichita Falls-born alto saxophonist and flutist Leo Wright appeared with Dizzy Gillespie’s quintet in ...

Welcome to Gotham Thrift Shop, a secondhand paradise nestled in the heart of Ridgewood, Queens. Let me tell you, folks, this ...

Johan Grimonprez uses archival footage of the period to expose the CIA-backed assassination of Congo leader Patrice Lumumba ...

Often described as spiritual, meditative, raw, yearning, divine, longing, beautiful, transcendent and profound, the four-part ...

Jon Batiste will “definitely” lean into his jazz roots when he takes the stage ... telling reporters that “music can really communicate deep profound truth.” He noted that our country ...

By Dan Ouellette In officially opening the Hamptons JazzFest’s winter season, composer and environmental sound artist Mary ...

mDecks Music, a leader in innovative music education resources, has released a groundbreaking new book series dedicated to mastering jazz standards. This comprehensive collection provides musicians ...

lingering on romantic regret: “Remember our first kiss, was in a rental car/ Now I kinda wish it was a hit and run,” he sings. Watch the Loris Russier-directed music video below.

The musical performances during each Super Bowl are almost more of a spectacle than the football being played. This year’s ...

Behind the scenes at the music video shoot for the record, Giveon explains how the simplistic approach to the video reflects his recent shift in focus and teases his upcoming album and ...

Jackson Pollock's action painting technique reflected the improvisation, freedom, and rhythm of the jazz music he loved. Looking for more? Visit Smithsonian Jazz at the National Museum of American ...