Starting out as a bar-walking blues player, he emerged as the most significant jazz saxophonist after Charlie Parker. Coltrane rose to fame with Miles Davis’ group during the mid-to-late 50s ...

Known as Daddy G, he recorded with Jackie Wilson, Chuck Willis and others, but he was best known for the Gary U.S. Bonds ...

For over four decades now, bassist John Patitucci has proved his mettle with some of the most iconic artists in the history ...

Bruce Williams will join four other jazz experts on stage for a Black History Month concert celebrating Gigi Gryce.

Discover an exposé of great recent new and reissued jazz music releases that will appease even the most discerning jazz music ...

Renowned saxophonist and producer known as 'Daddy G' dies at 98 - He co-produced Cole’s Grammy-winning single ‘Sophisticated ...

Jazz Night in Pioneer Square, a neighborhood-wide celebration, takes place Feb. 18, with free admission to 13 venues.

Gene “Daddy G” Barge, an admired and durable saxophone player, songwriter and producer died in his sleep Sunday at his home ...

Shining a light on the earliest female jazz pioneers, who were erased from music history.

With Valentine’s Day coming up, take that special someone to hear some great jazz. We can’t promise you romance; but whether it’s “luck be a lady tonight” or ...

Roland Kirk’s 1967 album 'Now Please Don't You Cry, Beautiful Edith' was his only recording for Verve Records.

EDWARDSVILLE - SIUE’s Dunham Hall Theater resonated with vibrant sound of jazz as the SIUE Concert Jazz Band welcomed four ...