When Mary Lou Williams arrived at Duke in 1977 as the University’s first artist-in-residence, she was already an icon in the ...

It’s tongue and cheek, of course. But that same sentiment can be said, in a more serious tone, about Black history: It cannot ...

You've seen Braxton Cook in this space before, but never out front. The alto saxophonist transforms the Tiny Desk with his ...

Kirk Whalum opens up about his new album 'Epic Cool,' spiritual foundations in jazz, and carrying forward the legacy of jazz giants in a Star Studio interview.

Prof. Scott Hicks discussed Zora Neale Hurston's work at Duke's Theology Underground series, exploring its spiritual and ...

Plus: Spellling's spell-binding new one, Mary Lou Williams' 'Zodiac Suite' live, a De La Soul treasure, more great music to ...

From a debut bi-city arts exchange to urban sketching to deep sea creatures made of glass, the Pittsburgh art scene is vibrant in February.

This year marks Shadow Lounge’s 25th anniversary, and its legacy lives on despite being closed for over 10 years.

Mary Lou and Jack were longtime members of the Horseheads ... Patricia Krantz, Carl Williams and David Williams. She is survived by daughters Linda (Rene) Mandanas of Oswego NY, Betsy Galvin ...

With a great deal of Valentine’s Day activities trending toward adult-only attendance, it can be tricky to find a way to celebrate the occasion with younger people in the mix. As the romantic jazz ...

When going through open-heart surgery, patients like Williams are often so concerned about the operation itself that they may not consider what recovery will be like. “Many of o ...