Jazz Sessions, a new feature, presents some of today's most exciting musicians as they chat and perform in the studio with public radio hosts from around the country. I've been after Keith Jarrett for ...
Lady Gaga is bringing her Jazz and Piano show back to Las Vegas! On Tuesday, the pop star announced that she’ll return to Nevada this summer for an eight-night run of her beloved show. The residency ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lady Gaga bid a tearful farewell to her landmark Jazz & Piano concerts at Las Vegas’ Dolby Live Theater inside Park MGM on ...
New releases from Tyshawn Sorey, Kim Cass, Bill Charlap, Tarbaby, Matthew Shipp, Kris Davis and others are showcasing how a classic format can still feel fresh. By Hank Shteamer Two of the most ...
There was a time when pianist Christian Jacob thought he'd be making his mark as a classical pianist. That's perfectly understandable considering the fact that he was playing piano at age four and ...
Hunkered down in my flat a few days ago, I searched for something good to listen to and quickly shuffled through a few new CD’s. They sounded frenetic and busy, with too many notes for the quiet ...
One night in a Japanese jazz kissa changed music listening for me forever. My love for the jazz piano trio began in the most unique way possible. Every now and then, a listening session turns into ...
Brazilian pianist, composer, and vocalist Eliane Elias grew up with an affinity for both the music of her home country as well as American jazz. She got her start performing with two renowned ...
He was known for his laid-back style and for his influence on, among others, Miles Davis, who once said, “All my inspiration comes from Ahmad Jamal.” By Eric Grode Ahmad Jamal, whose measured, spare ...