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As fans of hit Netflix show Emily in Paris will know, jazz (or a seriously loose interpretation of...

In 1924 the famous bandleader Paul Whiteman commissioned George Gershwin to put together a piece...

Jamile is a Brazilian jazz singer based in New York, whose potential seems to be a time bomb, as...

Thana Alexa takes us on a poetic journey through minimalism, soul, R&B, World Music, pop,...

To begin with, I must say that I was very afraid to review an album that had the term “indie jazz”...

Take your entrenched, long held understanding of big band music — give it a loving look — and then...

As part of our deep dive into the best jazz songs of all time, we take a look at some of the most...

The topic of best Miles Davis albums is a highly personal one, given the volume of releases in his...

Widely regarded as one of the most idiosyncratic talents of the 21st century, pianist Thelonious...

by Rick Lightsey | Oct 26, 2022 | History | 0

An undisputed giant of the music, American saxophonist John Coltrane recorded at a regular and...

Whilst the topic of best jazz albums of all time may be deeply personal, there are a core of...

by Rick Lightsey | Oct 25, 2022 | History | 0

Join us for a brief biography and résumé of eight iconic modern saxophone players from the jazz...