Jazz writer Whitney Balliett described his style as drawing on “Teddy Wilson ... from 1947 that reflects Powell’s absorption of mid-1940s modernistic jazz, preceded by this 1945 broadcast ...

Jazz music, which emerged in the early 20th century, did more than just revolutionize the world of sound; it left a lasting ...

During the 1940s, jazz gradually parted ways with popular music. A new generation of modern jazz performers known as beboppers developed a style of lightning-fast improvisation meant for serious ...

Dave Brubeck has been a musical pioneer, pushing beyond the traditional forms and standard techniques of American jazz. From the earliest days of Brubeck groups playing in San Francisco in the ...

Raise a toast and celebrate Christmas 1940s-style in the beautiful surroundings ... quirky retreat after an evening of jazz and festive cheer. Please note: The event information above has been ...

Lou Donaldson, an alto saxophonist with a supple, earthy style who was a key figure in the development of three styles of jazz from the 1940s to the 1960s and ...