Education

What Instruments Are in a Jazz Band? A Complete Guide

Saxophone, trumpet, piano, bass, drums — and much more. Here is every instrument you will hear in a jazz band, what role it plays, and how different ensemble formats work.

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.