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The Ragtime Music Of Scott Joplin

In: Jazz History

By: nick arteaga

Scott Joplin's life was both heroic and tragic. He viewed himself not just as a composer of popular music but as a teacher and leader. more...

Terry Clarke Takes The Lead On It's About Time.

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Tien Providence

Drummer Terry Clarke, One of Canada's most celebrated and recorded jazzmen commemorates fifty years in the music with his debut as a leader. more...

The Origins of Jazz in New Orleans

In: Jazz History

By: nick arteaga

The creation of jazz was the result of the unique ethnic and economic circumstances in New Orleans at the dawn of the 20th century. more...

Raw Talent of Alto Saxophonist Norris Turney

In: Jazz (general)

By: Rhonda Campbell

Norris Turney's greatest challenge might have come when Duke Ellington asked him to join his orchestra and play alto saxophone, filling in for Johnny Hodges. more...

Easy Listening Music

In: Jazz (general)

By: Ann Miller

The music of crooners, adult contemporary artists and jazz singers has the ability to relax the body and calm the spirit. more...

Relevance of Musical Legend Duke Ellington

In: Jazz (general)

By: Rhonda Campbell

Duke Ellington is a jazz and big band musical genius whose compositions continue to move, entertain and inspire people around the world. more...

News About Jazz Maestro Duke Ellington

In: Jazz (general)

By: Rhonda Campbell

Jazz and Big Band music were at their best when Duke Ellington created and directed hits like "Sophisticated Lady, "Take It Easy" and "Soul Call." more...

Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis' Musical Impact

In: Jazz (general)

By: Rhonda Campbell

Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis has been mystifying music lovers with his jazzy classical trumpet playing for decades. more...

Roy Hargrove latest is Emergence.

In: Big Band Jazz

By: Tien Providence

Throughout his career Roy Hargrove always showed an amazing ability to be comfortable in any style. On Emergence he fits right in with the grooves of the big band. more...

Testament Speaks Volumes

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Douglas Nordfors

Keith Jarrett's improvisational feats on the piano have taken on a new form, and his new recording, Testament: Paris/London, is abundant proof that it works. more...

Robert Glasper Gets Double Booked.

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Tien Providence

Robert Glasper's new disc on the Blue Note label continues his quest to blur the boundaries between the acoustic, electric and electronic side of jazz. more...

Allen Toussaint Latest The Bright Mississippi.

In: New Orleans Jazz

By: Tien Providence

Allen Toussaint dips into his extensive bag of musical ideas, switches gears and takes on a brilliant trip through musical tradition and into The Bright Mississippi. more...

The Informant! Soundtrack Review

In: Big Band Jazz

By: David Abraham Dueck

Award-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch has returned from a 13-year hiatus to bring his sparklingly lighthearted touch to Stephen Soderberg's acclaimed comedy. more...

John McLaughlin And Chick Corea Reunites.

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Tien Providence

Chick Corea and John Mclaughlin first met while working for Miles Davis, years later they are back with a new CD that continues the vision of Miles 70's fusion years. more...

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