Other artists in our homage to Spring include Dominik Kisiel, Gigi Gryce, and Charles Mingus. Additional new music from Kurt Elling and the WDR Big Band conducted by Bob Mintzer, Simon Mogul and more.

Music lovers unite with College of Lake County’s spring music concerts beginning in March. Critically acclaimed Kristin Korb will be the guest artist at the 48th annual “Art of Jazz” concert series on ...

As we roll into another month of self-isolation and social distancing, many of us are feeling stagnant, uninspired, or just plain worried about the future. And while it might even feel hot enough to ...

Kamasi Washington is a legendary saxophonist and jazz composer, and with the world where it is right now, we wanted to take some time and just listen to some jazz. Host Jane Clayson speaks with ...

8 Tracks is your antidote to the algorithm. Each week, NPR Music producer Lars Gotrich, with the help of his colleagues, makes connections between sounds across time. Castle Rat is a lot of look: a ...

For its 2026 spring tour, the Luther College Jazz Orchestra, one of the premier collegiate instrumental jazz ensembles in the United States, will be traveling to the birthplace of jazz and six other ...

Everyone knows jazz sounds finest in New Orleans. That said, jazz enthusiasts and music lovers in New Orleans are in for a treat as the New Orleans Jazz Centennial announced its semi-annual Jazz @ The ...

Student performances in drama and music — plus an annual crowd-pleasing event for children with special needs — are among the highlights of the spring 2025 season at North Central College in ...

The instrument hasn’t always been a central player in jazz, but the best guitarists have taken up the challenge of finding their own way. Fourteen musicians and writers share their favorites. Credit..

It’s bossa nova and samba, but so much more — funky, soulful and esoteric. Listen to these songs chosen by Joyce Moreno, Marcos Valle, Amaro Freitas and more lovers of Brazilian rhythms. Credit ...