For Chuck Owen, Grammy-nominated arranger, composer, and leader of the acclaimed Florida-based Jazz Surge ensemble, there was no single magic moment when he …
Slide Hampton, a trombonist, composer, and arranger who was considered a giant of all three crafts, died November 18 at his home in Orange, New …
What’s one of the best ways to make a jazz fan for life? Start early. The books listed below can help, and they’re …
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I did not start seriously writing lyrics until I was in my thirties, at which time the endeavor became the centerpiece of my life. Following …
Jim Knapp, a trumpeter, composer, bandleader, and educator who was arguably the most influential figure on Seattle’s jazz scene in the past half-century …
The PDX Jazz organization has just announced the lineup for its festival taking place Feb. 17-26, 2022 at venues all over the city of …
The pandemic that began in March 2020 had a disproportionate effect on jazz festivals, in part because the majority take place in the spring, summer …
John Gilbreath, executive director of Earshot Jazz, walked to the microphone on opening night to introduce the first concert of the 33rd Earshot Jazz Festival …
