Charles Mingus was one of the most important and influential composers of twentieth-century music. He was a true pioneer, who pushed the boundaries of jazz and classical music to create a unique and powerful sound that is still being explored by musicians today.
Check out our sit down with rising jazz musician Mike Casey as we talk to him about his studio debut album 'Law of Attraction', his thoughts on the current resurgence of jazz in pop music, and more.
Craft Recordings is thrilled to announce its titles for Record Store Day 2024, including offerings from the Dalia Lama and Collective Soul.
Craft Recordings announced the latest reissues for their Original Jazz Classics series including Cannonball Adderley, Art Blakey, and Ron Carter.
With 'Love of the Tiger' guitarist/vocalist Dida Pelled shows what crossover jazz should really sound like.
On 'Twist Run Road' Elaine Lucia is able to come up with some quite fresh jazz/folk that has real substance.
In 1971, Alice Coltrane had an acclaimed concert at New York’s Carnegie Hall, now, for the first time it's being released in full.
Live music made a comeback this year in a very special way with a folk family reunion called FOLK ON! The historic Newport Folk Festival returned with artists like Chaka Khan, Marcus King, Grace Potter, Brandi Carlile, and more gracing their stages.
At this year’s globalFEST the music was as diverse, dynamic, and vibrant as ever. With 12 acts on three stages, artists traveled from Korea, Hungary, Brazil, Senegal, Algeria, France, West Africa, Tibet, the Louisiana bayou and beyond.
A single mind that actually kicked the whole musical tribute concept into fifth gear - Hal Willner, the 62-year old producer/arranger/composer/event manager. Now, Willner did not invent the tribute concept, but Amarcord Nino Rota, from 1981, the first tribute album he conceived and produced practically started the musical tribute process.
It took Rachel Lyons, the archivist for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, some 20 odd years to discover these tapes of historic performances.
Hurricane Ida has created havoc in New Orleans and one of the major casualties of the storm was The Karnofsky Tailor Shop and Residence, a historic jazz landmark, and Louis Armstrong's "second home."
Christina Galisatus' debut album 'Without Night' drops out of nowhere, leaving us to marvel at its exceptional quality.
A 50th-anniversary reissue of Ray Barretto's 'Indestructible,' a defining title that cemented his status as a salsa icon, is coming.
The first wide vinyl release of Joe Henderson’s 1969 classic, Power to the People, in over 50 years is coming via Craft Recordings and Jazz Dispensary.
On 'Arkinetics,' drummer/composer Dan Kurfirst goes beyond just a set of rhythmic patterns and delivers something compelling.
On 'Welcome to Doc City' the artist/producer of the same name defies all the bad names given to smooth jazz.
On 'I get along without you very well', Ellen Arkbro & Johan Graden come up with musical explorations that are at the same time experimental, meditative, and introspective.
Just a couple of months before his death, on July 1, 1991, Davis performed at the ‘Jazz à Vienne’ festival in France. For the first time, that recording is being released.
For the first time ever, 'Frank' by Amy Winehouse will be released as a vinyl picture disc in celebration of its 20th anniversary.
Josh Johnson marks his return with his stunning new single "Free Mechanical," a unique blend contemporary jazz and electronics.
Herbie Hancock has announced the first concert with the original Head Hunters band since 1973 at the Hollywood Bowl.
Much like sand, Howe Gelb's music goes everywhere. From punky electro-pop to Americana to flamenco... you name it. Over 4 decades of musical exploration have made him one the most interesting cult icons in music today.
We got a chance to talk with the multi-hyphenate artist 9m88 about her new album '9m88 Radio', juggling her different cultural backgrounds, working with Oddisee, Taiwan, and more.