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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The tenor saxophone remains jazz's most iconic instrument, and a new generation of players is pushing it into uncharted sonic territory.
The hierarchical bandleader model is giving way to collective, democratic approaches to jazz ensemble leadership, reshaping how groups create and perform.
Young jazz vocalists are blending traditional scat, vocalese, and ballad singing with contemporary influences to create a new era of jazz vocals.
A growing movement of jazz guitarists is abandoning the traditional pick in favour of fingerstyle techniques, fundamentally altering the instrument's voice in jazz.
Jazz education faces its biggest curriculum overhaul in decades as conservatories debate how to prepare students for a radically changed music industry.
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.
From revelatory biographies to sweeping cultural histories, these are the essential jazz books every serious listener should read.
Six decades after his most revolutionary recordings, Miles Davis continues to shape how trumpet players think about sound, space, and musical identity.
Jazz podcasts have exploded in popularity, creating a new medium for education, criticism, and community-building around the music.
Rooftop jazz concerts have become one of the fastest-growing live music trends, transforming city skylines into stages for improvised music.
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.
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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