It turns out that in 1968, “Monk had an opportunity to make a direct contribution by playing the mostly white Palo Alto High School after the most ‘racially tense’ summer of the decade.” But, there's even more to its backstory.
The line between sexy, vulgar, and simply banal, is very thin. But the video to "Beautiful" threads along it like a master tightrope walker.
B.B. King is actually getting two films about his life while the Richard Pryor biopic, being written and produced by Kenya Barris, was finally greenlit by MGM.
Caterina J is a bilingual and multi-talented songstress, flowing from one vibe and language to the next in her new jazz-pop album, 'Reborn.'
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.
It took two decades of meticulous planning to set up this institution dedicated to telling the 400-year story of the instruments and artists who've helped shape the culture today.
'Lanquidity' has reached legendary status over the years and is widely considered one of the most accessible projects from the notoriously eccentric jazz icon.
The five-CD box set will be the first such set for the legendary pianist and will feature over 60 tracks that spotlight Evans’ unique perspective on the piano - who's widely considered one of the most influential artists in the history of Jazz.
So, what is the story of Robert Wyatt? A cult icon who's influence on modern British music is undeniable and who's been dubbed as ‘the saddest voice in modern music?’
'Black & Blues: The Colorful Ballad of Louis Armstrong' is set to highlight Armstrong's rise to fame and delve into parts of his personal life that have been left in obscurity.
As was the case with his son Jeff, Tim Buckley had both an incredible songwriting talent and an even more incredible, multi-octave voice. Also like his son, he's become a cult icon in his own right.
Aman Jagwani's album 'This Place' delivers exactly on the promise delivered by the single of the same name - smooth jazz that defies standard smooth jazz formulas.
'Giant Steps' is widely considered a jazz essential and one of the most important albums in American music history, and its 2 special reissues are slated for September 18th.
Both documentaries are about their respective processes behind the creation of their latest albums, with Bruce Springsteen's 'Letter to You' releasing on Apple TV+ on Oct. 23.
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.
Whether you're keen on Zodiac signs and horoscopes or not, you certainly should be, because Marquis Hill’s musical vision on 'Soul Sign' is both fresh and inspiring soul-jazz/spiritual jazz.
The performances will come from his time living in France and includes films from Ella Fitzgerald, Thelonious Monk Quartet, Miles Davis Quintet, and Nina Simone.
With her debut album 'Maquishti', vibraphonist Patricia Brennan delivers rich, eclectic, contemplative music that couldn't be more perfect for this current time.
Barra Brown delivers a flawless and natural jazz/hip-hop fusion album seen from the jazz side of things, with excellent results.
With "This Place," Aman Jagwani shows he's capable of crafting something that fits into the 'smooth' category while still delivering the substance of quality jazz and soul.
With 'Skopje Sessions,' Aneta George & Martin Milcent Trio come up with a subdued but quite effective jazz album.
It took Rachel Lyons, the archivist for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, some 20 odd years to discover these tapes of historic performances.
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.
It's been 50 years since Joni Mitchell released what many consider to be her defining album, 'Blue'; defining not only her as an artist but what the singer-songwriter genre could be as a whole.