Each year, the London Jazz Festival marshals orchestral resources for landmark special events. Read More
Composer Mike Gibbs's festival appearance surely made him part of the week's most unusual trio. Read More
Tacking on a two-and-a-half hour drive from Manhattan, these are the directions that lead to the Watermill Center, a secluded arts institute located on the south fork of Long Island. Read More
It was down to Jason or Albert Hammond, Jr., and it was a hard choice. Read More
Sultry vocalist and pianist Norah Jones developed her unique blend of jazz and traditional vocal pop with hints of bluesy country and contemporary folk due in large part to her unique upbringing. Read More
In a career that spans three decades and a discography that includes more than a dozen eclectic and innovative recordings, five-time GRAMMY nominee Mike Stern has established himself as one of the premier jazz and jazz-fusion guitarists and composers of his generation. Read More
Time was when the prospect of a jazz soloist playing with a full symphony orchestra struck fear into the jazz-loving breast. Read More
Gemini, vibes player Jim Hart's quartet, is a trenchantly forceful group. Read More
The guitarist Jim Hall imbues his music with a deep, companionable rightness. Read More
The defining characteristic of any given jazz musician is frequently his sound. The more control a player has over the nature ... Read the full Bill Frisell bio.