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Albert “Tootie” Heath was a persistent drummer and jazz educator for more than 60 years. He passed away this year at 88.

A name that’s synonymous with boss nova, Sérgio Mendes was one of the first Brazilian exports to bring the genre into mainstream. He died at age 83.

John Mayall was a musical force of nature often referred to as “the godfather of British blues.” He died at the age of 90.

French guitar virtuoso Sylvain Luc had a great ability to accentuate the beauty in jazz, classical and popular music. He passed away this year at 58.

Vocal virtuoso Marlena Shaw found personal and critical success in jazz, R&B, soul and disco. She died this year at 84.

Singer and activist Bernice Johnson Reagon, who lent her strong alto voice to the Civil Rights Movement, died earlier this year at the age of 81.

Jazz Night In America host Christian McBride introduces two embodiments of musical versatility from the Pacific Northwest: trombonist Julian Priester and vocalist Ernestine Anderson.

In 1968, a teenager convinced Thelonious Monk to play a concert at his high school to ease racial tensions in his community. More than 50 years later, it's been rediscovered and remastered.

Reflecting on a transformative residency program, the jazz vocalist now nominated for her first Grammy Award says her album Journey in Black reflects "the expansiveness of the Black experience."

Roberto Fonseca's mastery of the Cuban piano tradition fuels this fiery performance.