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Jack Vartoogian/Getty ImagesIn the lineage of jazz, Miles Davis, born 100 years ago, presents something of a paradox: He looms as large as anyone, but he means many things to many people. -
Jeff Pachoud/AFP via Getty ImagesThe legendary jazz saxophonist, who revolutionized the art of improvisation, died Monday at his home in Woodstock, N.Y. -
Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXSince welcoming pianist Orrin Evans to the group, The Bad Plus has embarked on an exciting musical journey that will come full circle during their farewell tour next year. -
Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXGrammy-winning composer and pianist Billy Childs draws inspiration from mentorship, and the 'alternate universes' various collaborations lend his projects. -
Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXWith a name that serendipitously matches her career, vocalist Jazzmeia Horn feels she's living out her destiny, weaving together melody and emotion onstage. -
Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXAfter a near-fatal car accident, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin channeled her recovery into creating the Grammy-nominated album Phoenix, a testament to her resilience. -
Linear Labs/Co-sign PromotionDiscover four innovative records from artists including Thundercat and Adrian Younge that stretch the definition of jazz for a new generation of listeners. -
Joseph GrayFor more than 60 years, this maestro of magic has collaborated with towering figures. Now on a new record, he turns to family.
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What happens when musicians aren't rushing from gig to gig? At the Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival in Croatia, they stay, connect and play. -
Brought up in Seattle's grunge scene, multi-instrumentalist Jessica Lurie makes music that reflects boundless curiosity and a love for diverse musical traditions. -
Saxophonists Lou Donaldson and organist Jack McDuff, both born in 1926, championed memorable melodies and grooves rooted in the blues, and eventually became part of the fabric of a hip hop. -
Since winning the prestigious Herbie Hancock Institute International Jazz competition in 2024, Chicago-born pianist Jahari Stampley continues to evolve as a pianist, composer and video game designer.
