From virtuosic pianists and soulful saxophonists to ... bridging traditional jazz with contemporary sounds, and making generations of musicians across genres his fans. Jacob Collier is a multi ...

Connie Han has established herself as one of contemporary jazz’s most talented and inventive ... me that they constantly pump out classical pianists left and right, and why Lang Lang is the ...

One of the genre’s brightest stars, Cohen seamlessly blends stride, swing, bebop, free jazz, and contemporary styles, with a particular focus on the Great American Songbook. He has accompanied ...

All About Jazz is celebrating David Hazeltine's birthday today! David Hazeltine is one of a handful of contemporary pianists who has mastered all of the major musical skills, from improvisation and ...

Wayne Shorter, a Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer who helped shaped the sound of contemporary jazz, has died, according to his publicist. Shorter died Thursday in Los Angeles, his publicist ...

These musicians bring a fresh perspective to the jazz scene, from deep baritone vocalists to versatile instrumentalists. They blend traditional elements with contemporary influences, creating ...

The American Pianists Association has selected the five young jazz pianists who will compete for one of the nation's most prestigious awards. Caelan Cardello, Esteban Castro, Paul Cornish ...

Ramsey Lewis, one of the world’s most prominent jazz pianists, died in his Chicago ... but he also played electric grooves that several contemporary DJs have sampled. But his legacy extends ...

The most prominent contemporary to embrace Mr. Jamal as ... among the more idiosyncratic and independent-minded of progressive jazz pianists, referred to Mr. Jamal as “a musical architect ...

Randis Music announces the release of Contemporary jazz flutist Ragan Whiteside’s new album, “Thrill Ride.” Her success on multiple radio charts has gone exceedingly well. “‘Thrill Ride ...