Dave Holland

Today is the 86th anniversary of the birth of Miles Davis , the most famous and historically significant jazz musician to come from the St. Louis area. Read More

Over the past few years, jazz has worked its way into a strong No. 2, though my heart and ears have always preferred the sound of a great horn section, a funky bass line, an organ and powerful backing vocal harmonies, over every other musical combination. Read More

Liza Minnelli is the 14th recipient of the Ella Fitzgerald Award, established in 1999 for our 20th anniversary and conferred in recognition of the versatility, improvisational originality and quality of repertoire of a singer renowned on the international scene. Read More

This is a recurring series in which we ask our unimaginably young interns to review classic albums they've never heard before. Read More

When you look at Critics Polls for jazz piano, two names that consistently rise to the top these days are Craig Taborn and Vijay Iyer. The two have a lot in common—around the same age; known for their inventive, on-the-spot improvisations in solo and ensemble contexts; leaders of acclaimed groups and recording projects; and favorites among cutting-edge musicians. Read More