NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Givonna Joseph of Loyola University New Orleans and Gwen Thompkins of WWNO radio about the influence of opera on jazz music.

Pat Metheny's influence in jazz is extensive Jefferson Center gets a visit Thursday from a jazz great who has influenced and inspired countless musicians.

On March 20, Thompson Jazz Big Bands will celebrate the impact and influence of Associate Professor of Jazz Studies Paul McKee who retires this year. In the following tribute, Professor of Jazz ...

Following Popovich's retirement from the sidelines, Coach Hardy shared some of his thoughts on the Spurs' historic coach and his career, making it clear he had a ton of influence on his role as a ...

TOKYO >> Jazz kissa, or cafes with extensive collections of jazz records and high-end audio equipment for playing them, originated in Japan. Now listening bars, influenced by the culture of jazz ...

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As we honor International Jazz Day, let's delve into the fun and intriguing facts that make jazz a timeless cultural phenomenon.

New York Times bestselling author and former Boston Globe reporter Larry Tye explores the lives of three jazz greats in his new book "The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count ...

Celebrate the legendary Herbie Hancock on Colors of Jazz! From his early days with Miles Davis to pioneering jazz-funk with Head Hunters and revolutionizing sound with Rockit, Hancock has shaped music ...

Feb 25, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy (right) and San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich hug after a game at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn ...