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Dixie River Boys are Colorado Belle Mainstays
In: New Orleans Jazz
By: JoAnn Smith
The Dixie River Band has the look and flavor of a group transplanted from a New Orleans jazz club, but these guys dig deep to play any kind of music. more...
Dorothy Ashby One Of The Great Jazz Harpists
In: Jazz History
By: Tien Providence
Together with another Detroit Native; Alice Coltrane, Dorothy captivated audiences in the 50's and 60's with her extraordinary musical ability and technique on the harp. more...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
