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

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.

This label’s 86-year run has been one of the most storied in jazz — and it’s still going. Hear tracks by Wayne Shorter, Sonny ...

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

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

Quebec singer-songwriter Lou-Adriane Cassidy is keen on bringing the concept album back in the high-flying spectacle form on her latest album, Journal d'un Loup-Garou. With the artwork's guidance ...

On Jan. 1, 2000, the average cost of a CD was about $18, which meant if you wanted to legally own 250 albums, it would set you back about $4,500. Napster existed and it was pretty obvious even ...

The full list of releases for Record Store Day 2025 is here, and coming to an independent UK record shop near you.

The waiting was the hardest part for Beyoncé fans, but patience finally paid off as she scored a win for album of the year at Sunday night’s Grammys, with “Cowboy Carter” scoring the top ...