As the music licensing landscape evolves and venues face mounting economic pressures, a group of organizations that license live music presenters are drawing scrutiny.

The 2026 NEA Jazz Masters are singer Carmen Lundy, keyboardist Patrice Rushen, percussionist Airto Moreira, and broadcaster Rhonda Hamilton. They'll be honored with a concert in April.

Now available for iOS and Android, the new Jazz24 App connects you to a world of jazz.

It's the perfect time of year to cozy up and dive into one of these 10 critically-acclaimed jazz documentaries.

If it weren't for a chance concert invitation in the early '90s, in-demand jazz pianist Helen Sung wouldn't be where she is today.

Jazz bassist Ray Drummond died on November 1, 2025 at the age of 78

The Grammy Award-winning singer and musician had rigorous classical training. Now she's making music that crosses genres: "I've been inspired by Golden Age films, the va-va-voom of it all," she says.

Billy Cobham stumbled onto fame after releasing his debut in 1973. In 2022, the drummer explored the watershed moment and his illustrious career in the KNKX studios.

Singer-songwriter Laufey is touring major stadiums across North America. She's captivated young fans with her blend of jazz and pop, but she's not the only modern pop artist who nods to jazz.

Drummer Marcus Gilmore joins Christian McBride to celebrate his Vanguard debut and reflect on the legacy of his grandfather, Roy Haynes, while carving his own path with Journey to the New.