Hailed as the most influential and acclaimed figure in the history of jazz in the 20th century, Miles Davis had more than a few outstanding hits. In 1970, the jazz trumpeter, composer, and band leader ...
In the mid-'40s, jazz needed a Norman Granz, a forward-thinking entrepreneur with an instinct for social justice. Granz, who died Thanksgiving Day in Geneva at 83, elevated the music's profile with ...
In May 1942 vibist Lionel Hampton & His Orchestra recorded “Flying Home,” a hard-driving swing-era original that would remain his signature song for decades to come. Although a 19-year-old Dexter ...
Arena Stage will present CHEZ JOEY AFTER HOURS: A ‘40s Jazz Soirée, an immersive post-show experience held in collaboration with Chez Joey. The event will take place following the 8 p.m. performance ...
The city of Montréal in the Canadian province of Quebec is known for a number of things: Great bagels, a thriving art scene, a certain je ne sais quoi. It's also home to the largest jazz festival in ...
At 73 years old, world-famous jazz drummer Louis Hayes couldn't be faulted for wanting to talk about the album he recorded with John Coltrane or the times he performed with Joe Jones and Lester Young ...
Auld was always a solid player, but some of his best moments came between bebop's emergence and its triumph in the late '40s. JazzWax tracks: Auld's 1946, 1949 and 1951 bands are all on Georgie Auld ...
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