Terence Blanchard

Declining record sales, aging audiences and the closing of legendary clubs make worrying for jazz's future an annual concern among followers of the music. Read More

The DC Jazz Festival (DCJF) will present its annual Lifetime Achievement Award to two of the world's most renowned jazz artists, Kenny Barron and Ron Carter , at its 8th annual Festival, held June 1-10. Read More

Steve Martin has a new writing partner, a guy even more famous than the comedian, actor, writer and banjo player. Read More

Steve Martin has a new writing partner, a guy even more famous than the comedian, actor, writer and banjo player. Read More

Jim Spadafore remembers the road trip to SUNY Binghamton 15 years ago so very well. Read More

When John Softness left Manhattan for Miami in 1997, he was 66 with a four-decade run as a legendary public relations maven. Read More

"As I come to the halfway point in my life, I'm learning that the answers lie in the middle."Read More

Trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard (pictured) has been commissioned to write a new work called Champion for Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. Read More

The score was an essential part of bringing Tennessee Williams ' 1947 play, A Streetcar Named Desire , back to the stage. Read More

On Aug. 28, the acclaimed West African jazz guitarist/vocalist Lionel Loueke will release Heritage , his dynamic third Blue Note album, which was co-produced by label mate Robert Glasper. Read More