In 1992, saxophonist Michael Brockman and drummer Clarence Acox led a “pickup group” of Seattle jazz musicians through some of Duke Ellington’s deep catalog at the University of Washington’s Meany ...

In the 1920s and 30s, jazz was taking off in the United States and much of Europe, including Germany. Classical composers even began to meld jazz styles into their music. (SOUNDBITE OF WOLFGANG ...

Reflecting on 30 years at the River Street Jazz Cafe, owner Rob Friedman is looking forward to Saturday’s anniversary celebration. On the wall behind him is a mural painted by artist Robin Glazer. If ...

When we think of jazz, we think of instruments — saxophones, pianos, trumpets, trombones, clarinets, bass, drums, and guitars — blending in unpredictable ways to craft listening journeys fit for late ...

Robbie Smith is a professor of music and jazz studies at Central Michigan University, and he credits three people with igniting his passion for jazz: his father, Miles Davis and Jack Saunders, the ...

BYRON CENTER, MI - Framed by a backdrop of competition posters and dozens of trophies, 24 students from Byron Center High School spent the better part of an hour on Monday, Feb. 10, playing jazz music ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. Kicking off Jazz Appreciation Month Gatsby-style with classics from the ...

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The 47th Annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival will return for a full two-day and two-stage exhilarating festival experience on Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30 at ...

Dig into 13 tracks from this influential drummer and bandleader, chosen by writers and musicians including several former members of his band, the Jazz Messengers. Credit...Dante Zaballa Supported by ...

Please contact the music department for more information. EMUS 1437/3437/5437 (1)–Jazz Combo Please contact the music department for more information. EMUS 3642 (3)–History of Jazz Studies the ...

The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has announced the return of the Montco Jazz Festival, taking place September 16–21, 2025, at 23 diverse venues throughout Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.