Looking to expand your knowledge of the contemporary music scene? Here’s our pick of some of the most famous modern jazz guitarists you should check out… From the very origins of the music firstly the banjo and then the guitar have been a feature in jazz. More portable than piano for travelling bands, and easier … Read more
The big band era of the 1930s and 1940s heralded the interest in jazz as a popular music to dance to as well as listen to. With a wide variety of swing and dance bands, and the widespread use of radio broadcasts form venues around America, jazz had never been so popular. The big band … Read more
Of course, every fan loves to dive deep into the history of the music and check out the most famous jazz musicians of all time, but what about the current scene? Here’s our pick of some of the best modern jazz trumpet players. From the very beginnings of jazz, the trumpet, or its close relative … Read more
It is irrefutable that Frank Sinatra was one of the greatest singers of the twentieth century. He covered many different styles in a career that spanned sixty years and is reported to have sold 150 million records worldwide.
In this article we dive into the history of some of the best jazz guitarists of all time. Who were they, what did they play and how did they change the course of the music for future generations? The importance of the guitar in the development of jazz cannot be underestimated, and as the music … Read more
As part of our deep dive into the best jazz songs of all time, we take a look at some of the most famous compositions of Duke Ellington – aka the most famous jazz composer of the 20th Century. Edward Kennedy Ellington was born and raised in Washington D.C. on April 29, 1899, and acquired … Read more
As fans of hit Netflix show Emily in Paris will know, jazz (or a seriously loose interpretation of it…) played a supporting role in the latest season, released late 2022. But where is Mindy (played by actress Ashley Park) actually singing and does La Trompette Bleue actually exist? In short, no… Dive into a list … Read more
The topic of best Miles Davis albums is a highly personal one, given the volume of releases in his discography, and the number of styles of jazz he was involved with. In this article we round up some of the most famous that every fan should be aware of…. Miles Davis was a jazz trumpeter, … Read more
Widely regarded as one of the most idiosyncratic talents of the 21st century, pianist Thelonious Monk was responsible for some of the most famous jazz recordings and performances of all time. In this article, we round up some of the most essential Thelonious Monk albums that make up his iconic discography. Thelonious Sphere Monk was … Read more
Whilst the topic of best jazz albums of all time may be deeply personal, there are a core of releases which can reasonably be labelled as some of the most famous given their critical acclaim, exceptional sales figures and awareness amongst even non-jazz fans. So here’s our pick of 10 famous jazz albums which should … Read more