In Lingala, a Bantu language spoken in the Congo, ‘kobina’ means ‘to dance.’ In the mid-to-late 1960s, Chambers played drums for numerous Blue Note luminaries

Recognized as one of the top 5 female jazz musicians to watch out for, Toronto-based French/American singer Laura Anglade is making a name for herself in the

Pianist and composer Kevin Fort follows his extraordinary debut, Red Gold (CD Baby, 2014), with another tip of the hat to jazz standards and the modern tradition; Perspectives is

From the hundreds of hours (willingly) spent listening to Jazz this year, I’ve come up with some of my favorite albums that caught my ear

In These Times is the new album by Chicago-based percussionist, composer, producer, Makaya McCraven. Although this album is “new,” the truth it’s something that’s been in process

With her intoxicating vocals on this vibrant Bossa Nova album, multi- GRAMMY Award winner Eliane Elias masterfully captures the music of her home, Brazil. Quietude

Emmet Cohen’s time has come. Since his debut Mack Avenue release, ‘Future Stride,’ Cohen has toured the world consistently — bringing the joy of music

The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents the Hispanic Heritage Month Musical Celebration: which began on September 16 through October 14, fans of Latin grooves had

Ten-time Grammy Award winner, Emmy Award recipient and 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Arturo Sandoval  is releasing a brand new album of all original

The music of the mysterious Dodo Marmarosa finds new life in this recording by jazz pianist, arranger, composer, and educator Craig Davis. Released in July 29,