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Jazz musician news, articles and videos can provide a great source of information for jazz fans. Jazz musicians are some of the most creative and innovative artists in the music industry and their stories can be fascinating. From the latest headlines about their performances, to interviews and behind-the-scenes looks at their lives, there are plenty of interesting stories to explore. Reading up on the latest news and articles about jazz musicians can help you stay up to date on the latest developments in the jazz world and provide you with an inside look at the lives of these talented musicians.
A sizzling new jazz anthology, The Jazz Omnibus: 21st-Century Photos and Writings by Members of the Jazz Journalists Association, released today by Cymbal Press, contains 90 sharply written essays and interviews of jazz musicians and jazz-adjacent topics. Sorted into sections called Legends, Seekers, Scenes, Sounds, The World, and Remembered, this fat slice of what led…
Eight years in, the du Maurier International Jazz Festival was widely regarded as one of the best throughout North America, "an achievement which contributes to the outside perception that this is an exciting musical place with a lot of talented jazz musicians living in a really stimulating environment.” (Where Vancouver) And it was, thanks to year
On November 3, 2024, Quincy Delight Jones Jr. died aged 91. He was musician (trumpet), music producer, songwriter, composer, arranger, and producer, with career spanned over 70 years. He was named one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century by magazine “Time”. For his work he received the following awards and honors: Honorary Doctorate…
On November 12, 2024 Roy Owen Haynes died aged 99. He was musician (drums), regarded as one of best and most influential drummers in the history of jazz music. In his career lasting over 80 years he recorded and performed with the best known and most important jazz musicians, including Miles Davis, Lester Young, Kai Winding, Stan…
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveShabaka has enlisted rapper billy woods for a new song called “Timepieces.” It serves as the opening song on the jazz musician’s Possession EP, which features further contributions from woods’ Armand Hammer bandmate, Elucid, Esperanza Spalding, South African jazz musician Nduduzo Makhathini, Brandee Younger, Carlos Niño, and Jason Moran. Listen to
Ever since the first jazz musician entered a recording studio or found the need for amplification, the music’s long and sometimes controversial relationship with technology was sealed. This month’s quartet of recordings is fairly representative of the ways in which today’s musicians are harnessing its potential, and even an ostensibly traditional work such as violinist […]
Icelandic bassist and composer Freysteinn returns with his third album, Aô Einhverju / To Somewhere, showcasing once more his compelling musical vision and artistry. This recording marks the second release with his quartet, now featuring the exceptional Hilmar Jensson on guitar, widely regarded as one of Iceland’s most influential non-jazz musicians. Joining him once again … Continue reading Freysteinn ‘Að einhverju / To Somewhere’ LP (Self-released) 4/5 →