George Shearing (eventually Sir George) was one of the first British jazz musicians to make a significant mark on the US ...
Jazz saxophonist Brian Levy is expanding State University’s Jazz Studies Department in a big way. He performs a Nov. 29 John Coltrane tribute concert at Jacobs Music Center.
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This video introduces “The Jazz Bible,” a compact reference guide for jazz pianists. It breaks down which notes fit over each chord and shows every way to notate them—perfect to keep within arm’s ...
Jazz pianist Stephen Page will perform a solo concert from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at First Congregational Church, 25 Park Place. The performance launches “The Joy of Piano Concert Series,” ...
Garnering comparisons with keyboard giants Thelonious Monk, Oscar Peterson, and Bud Powell isn’t half bad for jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut. Of course you might expect he’s pretty good, as he’s been ...
When she opened in Manhattan last week, a pressagent told Toshiko that she should wear a kimono all the time because she was, after all, the only female jazz pianist from Japan. As a concession, she ...
Earned 10 Grammy Awards in career spanning seven decades Remembered for percussive, dynamic piano style His music blended jazz, salsa, funk and soul sounds Made his musical debut at 11 with Carnegie ...
Legendary pianist and composer Dave Brubeck (1920-2012) was famous for his iconic recordings of jazz classics like “Take 5,” “In Your Own Sweet Way” and “Blue Rondo a la Turk.” But Brubeck had another ...
The LA Clippers have been quietly making moves this offseason to slowly improve their roster and give themselves a better shot at a championship run next year, but on Monday, they went all-in. The ...
Pianist Tammy Hall has performed across continents, collaborated with icons, accompanied choirs as a second grader and made her professional debut while still a teenager — but she’s the last to call ...
Earlier this week, André 3000 surprise-dropped an improvisational piano EP and showed up to the Met Gala with an entire piano on his back. It serves as the follow-up to his 2023 flute album New Blue ...