Instruments
The Tenor Saxophone in 2026: New Voices, New Directions
The tenor saxophone remains jazz's most iconic instrument, and a new generation of players is pushing it into uncharted sonic territory.
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Jazz History
Band Leadership in Jazz: From Dictators to Democracies
The hierarchical bandleader model is giving way to collective, democratic approaches to jazz ensemble leadership, reshaping how groups create and perform.
Music News
Jazz Vocal Traditions: A New Generation of Singers Finds Its Voice
Young jazz vocalists are blending traditional scat, vocalese, and ballad singing with contemporary influences to create a new era of jazz vocals.
Instruments
The Jazz Guitar Fingerstyle Revolution: Beyond the Pick
A growing movement of jazz guitarists is abandoning the traditional pick in favour of fingerstyle techniques, fundamentally altering the instrument's voice in jazz.
Education
The Jazz Conservatory Curriculum Debate: What Should Students Learn in 2026?
Jazz education faces its biggest curriculum overhaul in decades as conservatories debate how to prepare students for a radically changed music industry.
Live Music
London's Jazz Scene: A Neighbourhood-by-Neighbourhood Guide for 2026
From Soho institutions to Peckham warehouse sessions, London's jazz scene has never been more diverse or dynamic. Here's where to find the best live jazz in the capital.
Education
Essential Jazz Reading: The 10 Best Jazz Biographies and Histories Published Since 2020
From revelatory biographies to sweeping cultural histories, these are the essential jazz books every serious listener should read.
Jazz History
Miles Davis's Enduring Influence on Contemporary Trumpet Players
Six decades after his most revolutionary recordings, Miles Davis continues to shape how trumpet players think about sound, space, and musical identity.
Music News
The Jazz Podcast Boom: Why Audio Storytelling Is Jazz's New Frontier
Jazz podcasts have exploded in popularity, creating a new medium for education, criticism, and community-building around the music.
Live Music
Rooftop Jazz: How Urban Venues Are Taking the Music to New Heights
Rooftop jazz concerts have become one of the fastest-growing live music trends, transforming city skylines into stages for improvised music.
Jazz History
The Art of the Jazz Album Cover: A Visual Legacy from Blue Note to Today
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.
Instruments
The Vibraphone's Quiet Resurgence in Contemporary Jazz
Once overshadowed by guitar and keyboards, the vibraphone is making a remarkable comeback in contemporary jazz, championed by a new generation of mallet players.
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