Gary Burton revolutionized the vibraphone. Known for his four-mallet technique, he expanded the instrument’s range, creating ...

As part of NJPAC’s TD James Moody Jazz Festival Pulled from almost 200+ entrants from 27 different countries, these gifted young singers represented the next generation of great jazz vocalists.

The Utah Jazz announced Thursday that they have exercised the rookie scale options for five second- and third-year players on the roster. Facing an Oct. 31 deadline, the Jazz decided to pick up the ...

Gabrielle Cavassa has experienced a number of pinch-me moments in recent years, including recording and touring with jazz sax great Joshua Redman and winning the 2021 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz ...

Continuity and expansion are the twin pillars for the second annual San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival, which takes places Thursday through next Sunday on both sides of the border. The ...

Christian McBride had one question for the large crowd assembled before him on Day 1 of the 68th annual Monterey Jazz Festival: “Whose idea was it to put me on after Gregory Porter?” remarked the ...

In the long annals of the Monterey Jazz Festival, 2025 will be remembered as the year of the diva. That’s not to say that Instrumental virtuosity will be wanting at the 68th edition of the world’s ...

With 4 million app downloads, Estonia-based startup Vocal Image aims to help people improve their voice and communication skills with AI-powered coaching. But out of its 160,000 active users, it may ...

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center has launched its search for the “next great jazz vocalist” through the 14th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Applications are being ...

Taylor Swift’s appearance on the “New Heights” podcast is the gift that keeps on giving as a funny behind-the-scenes clip from the episode has surfaced. A week after Swift’s record-breaking podcast ...

This is FRESH AIR. We're going to remember jazz singer Sheila Jordan, who had a devoted following among jazz fans, though she was less well-known to wider audiences. She died Monday at the age of 96 ...