Miles Davis is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of jazz music. Over the course of his career, he had a significant impact on jazz piano, jazz composition, and jazz ...

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 ...

Ahmad Jamal, a prodigious pianist, composer and bandleader whose seemingly effortless mastery resulted in part from a childhood dare, has died at age 92. Jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal died Sunday at the ...

In a quiet backyard nestled in the Sherman Oaks hills, seasoned jazz musician Larry Goldings begins to play the punchy opening notes to Van Halen’s “Jump” on his prized melodica. Standing beside him ...

Victor Campbell is not yet a household name here, but this rising Cuban piano player who moved to New Orleans in 2019 is ...

LITTLESTOWN — It was late Friday afternoon, and Herb Sell was preparing to play for another crowd, like he's been doing for 80 years. He answered the door of his home in the only town where he's ever ...

Salt Lake City has always been a haven for masochistic musicians; those who aren't concerned with recognition or compensation. However, ironic as it may seem, these conditions (i.e. the former Soviet ...

We asked Samara Joy, Hanif Abdurraqib, Vijay Iyer and others to share their favorite tracks showcasing what might be the most nuanced instrument in jazz. By Marcus J. Moore Over the past few months, ...

If you'd like to become a jazz piano player, this is a great place to start! A simple exercise that walks you through major ii V Is in all 12 keys, playing left hand root notes, and 3rds and 7s with ...