“Snow White” is a ballad that feels a bit less jazzy (at least I’ve never heard another jazz song with a backing guitar) ...

From metronome mastery to creative backing track jams, top guitarists and educators reveal how to make every practice session count. Structured goals, intentional techniques, and the right tools can ...

There are no wrong choices at Jazz Fest just regret at not being able to see more.

I knew I’d get my chance.” Purdie embellishes his shuffle continually, particularly in the intricate hi-hat part, providing a ...

Lorna Shore. // photo credit Chance Visuals Lorna Shore plays the Midland on Monday, May 4, with Paleface Swiss and Signs of ...

We celebrate the albums that saw the nimble-fingered unsung heroes step out from the shadows ...

On a steamy Sunday afternoon at the 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Jason Elliott stood in the Gospel Tent ...

Back in 1991, jazz guitar legend Sonny Sharrock released his final album, the masterful Ask the Ages, accompanied by a murderers’ row of talent backing him, including saxophonist Pharoah Sanders, ...

Read Take Five with Harpist / Vocalist Deborah Henson-Conant by AAJ Staff on All About Jazz. Discover in-depth jazz Take Five ...

Right now, this dour world needs a heavy “feel good” dose of Angélique Kidjo’s infectious joy, her get-up-and-dance attitude, ...

Even though they were known for perfection, Walter Becker and Donald Fagan took it to another level for a track on the Steely ...

Beverley Martyn has died aged 79 ...