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Walk through the history, the decades, and the innovators of jazz with KNKX and Jazz24. In this first installment, Mary McCann goes back to the beginning with early jazz and Dixieland.

Jazz icon Ella Fitzgerald’s voice is recognized by millions around the world. But few know about her career-defining friendship with Marilyn Monroe, to whom Fitzgerald said she “owe a real debt.”

The alto saxophonist burst into her Tiny Desk Concert like a meteor breaching the atmosphere.

For high school jazz musicians, the annual Essentially Ellington competition is a big deal. Two Garfield High School students describe how attending is rewarding but isn't some mythological peak.

Decorated jazz composer Wynton Marsalis talks about creating music inspired by an artist he's never heard play, Charles "Buddy" Bolden, for the film Bolden.

The jazz saxophonist talks about creating a "dance" record, plus Washington performs live for World Cafe.

The Grammy-winning artist brings powerful cuts from her forthcoming album, No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, as well as fan favorites, to this performance.

Mavis Staples started singing with her family, the Staples Singers, in the '50s. With a voice that belied her tiny size, she eventually became the center of attention of the group.

Trumpeter and music executive Herb Alpert became a superstar of the 1960s with his Tijuana Brass, and has continued to transport music fans ever since.

New music from an international artist, longtime saxophonist, and soul-jazz bending band.