Documenting the rich history of jazz from its origins in New Orleans to the British jazz explosion of the 1960s and 70s. In-depth features on landmark recordings, influential movements, and the musicians who shaped the genre.
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From Nucleus and Soft Machine to the current London jazz scene, British jazz fusion's DNA can be heard in everything from contemporary jazz to electronic music and beyond.
The hierarchical bandleader model is giving way to collective, democratic approaches to jazz ensemble leadership, reshaping how groups create and perform.
Six decades after his most revolutionary recordings, Miles Davis continues to shape how trumpet players think about sound, space, and musical identity.
Jazz album art is among the most influential in graphic design history. From Reid Miles's Blue Note covers to contemporary digital design, the visual language of jazz endures.
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