Smooth jazz, when the history books are written, will go down as a much-maligned genre. That’s unfortunate, because many of the key practitioners of smooth jazz are supremely gifted ...

ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU. MARK. THAT’S THE JASMINE IN MILWAUKEE BASED GROUP RECENTLY MAKING BILLBOARD’S SMOOTH JAZZ CHARTS. JOINING ME NOW IS THE GROUP’S FOUNDER AND TRUMPET PLAYER, NATHAN MAYFIELD.

From the 70s onwards, Barbieri leaned towards smooth jazz settings for his music, though his brooding tenor saxophone never lost its visceral intensity. Baritone specialist Park “Pepper” Adams ...

This latest single from de Mesones' You Only Live Twice album pushes the contemporary jazz envelope with its funky, in-your-face tribute ...

The jury has decided and we are proud to present the semifinalists (in alphabetical order) of the 7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest 11th Edition: Over 30 Category Aleksandra Kutrzepa – Atacama (Poland) ...

February 13, 2025 • The band has been a staple of New York City's live music scene for almost a decade. February 12, 2025 • Alvin Ailey's seminal Revelations is considered the most widely ...

It’s one of the most sought-after descriptors in bourbon for neophytes and newcomers, but the trouble is…folks can’t seem to agree on what the hell “smooth” means. For some, it’s a ...

Celebrate jazz and the artists who made or make it on their big day! Courtesy of your friends at All About Jazz. Check out our cool jazz birthday calendar page.

WWII Artifact Day at Waverly High School showcases items from museums and personal collections, offering students a hands-on, ...

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Shining a light on the earliest female jazz pioneers, who were erased from music history.