Jazz Fest 2023 closed out its first weekend on a picture perfect note. Gone were the downpours of Saturday afternoon and the stress of the festival’s cashless pay system woes from Friday. Brother ...

UK singer Jorja Smith’s debut album Lost & Found arrived two years ago, earning her a distinction within R&B for her affinity to jazz-infused percussion. Fans have been anticipating a follow-up ever ...

Pat Metheny, who will headline the fest on April 7, and a rare Colorado performance from influential pianist Bob James. In ...

Brent “Doc” Watkins has a very specific reference for Doc’s Houston, his new jazz supper club that’s opening November 15 in ...

11:20 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Friday Festival Stage Sometimes you listen to a song and want to learn more about what inspired the artist to make it or the message they wanted to get across. Well, Shreveport ...

This is FRESH AIR. In the 1970s, influential musicians such as Ornette Coleman began combining free jazz and electric funk. Three notable vets of free funk bands periodically team up to get ...

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with 22-year-old jazz singer Samara Joy, who recently took to the stage of legendary club Blues Alley in Washington, D.C. Her album, Linger Awhile, is out now. Late on a recent ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Rocket Arena will host four living music legends on Sunday, Oct. 5, uniting to give fans an evening of classic songs sung by beloved voices Iconic R&B and pop singers Chaka Khan, ...

Samara Joy knows how to command a room. After years of observing jazz champions like Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald from behind her computer screen and through crackling records, the 23-year-old ...

From pop concerts and rooftop parties to outdoor art, jazz, holiday lights, and the final weekend of a classic musical, there’s plenty happening across Southern California.

Malaysia's very own R&B-Jazz songstress is on a roll. After recently announcing her special showcase event set for Sept 19, she has now released her new single 'Kaki Kiriku', all set to shine in the ...