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Wayne Shorter, Legendary Jazz Composer/Saxophonist, Dies at 89
Billboard via Yahoo News· 1 year agoWayne Shorter, one of the most admired and singular American jazz composers and saxophonists of the...
Guru’s ‘Jazzmatazz’ gave agency to three decades of hip-hop and jazz fusion
theGrio via AOL· 11 months agoOpinion: In recognition of the 30th anniversary of Guru’s solo debut, “Jazzmatazz Volume 1,” theGrio...
'The best of the best': Toty Ramos, leader of Milwaukee Latin jazz band La Chazz, dies
Gannett via AOL· 2 months agoThe fact that Latin jazz group La Chazz was one of the longest running bands in Milwaukee says a lot...
Worcester-area artists strike right notes in getting nominated for Boston Music Awards
Worcester Telegram & Gazette via Yahoo News· 7 months agoThe Boston Music Awards nominations announced on Friday include several Worcester-area names and two...
Wayne Shorter to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Jazz Music Awards: Full Nominations List
Billboard via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSaxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter is slated to receive a lifetime achievement award at the...
The future of fusion is funk: 50 years of Herbie Hancock’s ‘Head Hunters’
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 6 months agoTheGrio examines how Herbie Hancock’s “Head Hunters” album signaled a funky turn in so-called jazz...
Jazz phenom and TikTok sensation to headline Rochester jazz festival
Democrat and Chronicle via Yahoo News· 4 months agoIcelandic-Chinese jazz vocalist Laufey is set to headline the Rochester International Jazz Festival...
Notes and tones: Major fests like Monterey, Newport offer jazz aplenty
Columbia Daily Tribune via Yahoo News· 10 months agoEditor’s note: This is Part Two of a two-part column on upcoming jazz festivals taking place in the...
There are plenty of opportunities to catch live music this weekend. Let us help you plan
Patriot Ledger via Yahoo News· 2 months agoOne of the best and busiest weeks of the year so far. Multiple acts playing multiple shows This week...
What's that on Parcel 5? Double-decker tent going up for Rochester Jazz Festival
Democrat and Chronicle via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA new temporary structure is being erected on Parcel 5 in downtown Rochester. Construction for the...