It’s probably too broad a generalization to describe the saxophone as the sole jazz instrument of change. But its influence, from the sweeping glissandos of Johnny Hodges and hard-bitten muscularity ...
The jazz world is mourning the loss of acclaimed saxophonist and clarinetist Ken Peplowksi, who died this week at the age of 66. Below are the thoughts of WBGO's former Director of Editorial Content, ...
Tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson will return to the area for a homecoming performance next week. The Javon Jackson Quartet will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & ...
This time in the Global Village we highlight music from the Chieftains – and, in particular, some of their many cross-cultural collaborations. We’ll hear the legendary Irish group along with Joni ...
What happens when all your European and North American concerts and tours fall through because of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic? For alto saxophone great Charles McPherson, there have been ...
If the Jazz Police began launching midnight raids against musicians who offended their sensibilities, Kenny G would be at the top of their list. The 65-year-old saxophone player has been called the ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Among the art installations headed for the new terminal under construction at the Kansas City International Airport is a tribute to the city’s jazz history — and one of its ...
The Stanley Museum of Art’s lobby was packed with people eagerly awaiting a night of exhilarating jazz. Underneath the warm glow of the lights, a mural reflected in the windows behind them, the first ...
YOUNGSTOWN — Jamey Aebersold gladly gave a small reward to a student who came up with the name of a jazz tune he played that was based merely on several bars of complex chord structures. Nevertheless, ...
Musicians and music enthusiasts gathered to celebrate the spirit of jazz at the 35th annual Purdue Jazz Festival, hosted by Purdue Bands & Orchestra in January. The Jazz Festival is an opportunity for ...
"I just remember like it was yesterday, asking everybody how they did things, and I would get a lot of different answers. All of them were correct" With this series of features, I will introduce you ...
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