Some of the most memorable jazz albums of 2025 are by Linda May Han Oh, Branford Marsalis, Mary Halvorson, Yazz Ahmed, Mary ...

In my opinion, Mickey Baker’s The Wildest Guitar is in the top five of greatest album covers. I’ve stared at Mickey’s face, I’ve analyzed what his left hand is fingering. I’ve looked to see if his ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Vintage blues is all about character and personality. The great guitarists ...

From modern jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette to masterful scatter and vocalist Nancy King, KNKX remembers the lives of notable jazz musicians who passed away this year.

This is FRESH AIR. Here on the show, we memorialize jazz composer Benny Golson and drummer Roy Haynes. Jazz historian Kevin Whitehead remembers a few more musicians who passed in 2024. For some of ...

Jazz concerts will be here, there and nearly everywhere in San Diego this fall. The list of likely highlights includes performances at area venues that range from Escondido to Tijuana, La Jolla to ...

*The fifth Leimert Park Jazz Festival in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 31 contributed a scintillating balance of veteran and fiery up-and-coming talent to a Clear, warm, and breezy afternoon. Hosted ...