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In the 1990s, hard bop, classic and retro-swing had a resurgence. During this "what’s-old-is-new-again" era, those jazz styles took on their own flavor, going in new directions from earlier forms.

Horns herald the arrival of the hip-hop-inspired big band at the Tiny Desk.

Abe Beeson, host of KNKX's modern jazz show "The New Cool," says that 21st century jazz is a reflection of a society making connections that seemed impossible just a few decades ago.

On a cold February night in Seattle the Tractor Tavern burned bright with the rapid-fire, intricate, kinetic drumming of Thai drummer and bandleader Salin.

The vibraphonist, composer and jazz-funk pioneer helped inspire the neo-soul movement, and his best-known song was sampled over 100 times.

For Women's History Month, World Cafe is exploring 100 years of music history with a timeline of 100 moments.

In her stunning Tiny Desk, the artist demonstrates her ability to showcase all sides of the harp, from an instrument in classical music to contemporary pop.

This week, a new fellowship was announced that granted 20 jazz musicians of retirement age a gift of $100,000 each.

Johan Grimonprez's film charts both the hopes and the tragedies of Africa's freedom movements in the shadow of the Cold War, as the Soviet Union and the U.S. jockey for influence in the "new world."

The prolific saxophonist Charles Lloyd is as busy as ever at the age of 87. Jazz host and fan Carl Pogue gives us a peek into the saxophonist's life and spiritually healing music.