Laufey is a rising star in the jazz-pop world. Her music is calm and sweet, often accompanied by soft guitar or piano. She writes songs about love, growing up, and the feeling of being alone.

Calling all Jazzophiles, this month features the return of Jazz and Joe, a concert series by Philadelphia’s most distinctive ...

Here are seven elite newcomers keeping the spirit of jazz alive at the top level. Annahstasia’s stunning debut, “Tether,” (out June 13) is a deceptively powerful record. Gentle, soft ...

Jazz fans’ reputation is on the brink here ... here are getting civil and … don’t blame the messenger here … soft.