Jazz is about the details, and so are its festivals.) If you love this festival, that’s a bit of an inconvenience. Not because of the location or access thereto; it’s not far from the Medical ...

“Where would we be if Dizzy hadn’t hired [conguero] Chano Pozo to incorporate Afro Cuban beats into the music?” Schnipper asks, referring to a seminal moment in the development of Latin jazz.

Our experts have tested over 80 kits to bring you this guide to the best electronic drum kits available today - the guide also includes full reviews, buying advice, video and audio demos The world of ...

"It was a mix of everything that was great about Black culture," a Hofstra professor says of the genre, which burned bright in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

A Feb. 6 concert held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, honored the life and contributions to rock 'n' roll of famed Native guitarist ...

The jury has decided and we are proud to present the semifinalists (in alphabetical order) of the 7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest 11th Edition: Over 30 Category Aleksandra Kutrzepa – Atacama (Poland) ...

That’s because Ellington earned greater fame as a popular bandleader and composer during the big band swing era of the 30s. There are a few solo piano entries in the jazz aristocrat’s ...

From his small workshop in Burk’s Falls, Russell Duke creates some of the world’s best bodhran drums ... beat. These days, it is featured prominently in Celtic and East Coast music and ...

Similarly, DrumCraft promises that with the right amount of damping and adjustment (all of which is possible right out of the box) the Urban Beats is ready for any style of play, from acoustic jazz to ...

Smooth jazz, when the history books are written, will go down as a much-maligned genre. That’s unfortunate, because many of the key practitioners of smooth jazz are supremely gifted ...

A few years ago, the phrase 'artists direct' started to do the rounds of the music industry. The same thing now with ...

The upbeat rhythm of swing music is perfect for cardio exercises like running or cycling. It provides a steady beat that helps you keep a good pace. Plus, the positive energy of swing music can ...