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Bill Frisell's new Blue Note album 'In My Dreams' assembles a never-before-heard sextet — Jenny Scheinman, Eyvind Kang, Hank Roberts, Thomas Morgan, and Rudy Royston — into something between chamber group and jazz combo. The result is a quiet revelation.
The Coltrane Estate has launched 'COLTRANE 100,' a year-long global celebration of the saxophonist's centenary. At its heart: previously unheard private live recordings made by Frank Tiberi between 1961 and 1965, with a Record Store Day preview arriving April 18.
Record Store Day 2026 arrives on April 18 with an exceptional crop of jazz vinyl — from a lost Roy Ayers Atlantic session to a Don Cherry rarity returning to print after 50 years. Here's your complete guide to this year's must-have jazz drops.
From Vince Guaraldi's Charlie Brown to Ella's swinging carols — the best jazz Christmas albums and songs for a warm, sophisticated holiday season.
Jazz is the perfect study music — complex enough to engage your brain, gentle enough to stay in the background. These albums and playlists are scientifically and practically ideal for concentration.
From the ceremony processional to the last dance, these jazz songs set the perfect mood for every moment of your wedding. A curated playlist organised by when to play each song.
John Coltrane was born on 23 September 1926. A century later, the global jazz community is marking his legacy with the most ambitious centenary programme in jazz history — including the mythical Tiberi Tapes.
The 68th Grammy Awards saw jazz-influenced artists sweep multiple major categories, signalling a historic shift in mainstream recognition of improvised music.
As ticket prices soar and mega-tours generate billions, mid-tier venues and independent artists are feeling the squeeze of a two-tier live music economy.
A coalition of musicians, songwriters, and industry groups is pushing for fundamental changes to how streaming platforms calculate and distribute royalties.
Korean pop producers are increasingly turning to jazz harmony, improvisation, and live instrumentation, creating a hybrid genre that is captivating audiences worldwide.
From jazz big bands to electronic producers to folk revivalists, the legendary festival's 2026 lineup reflects a music industry where genre walls have all but dissolved.
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