Jazz Music History (19)
Explore jazz music history. It exploded into existence in the early 20th century, and has shot through the decades as an evolving and controversial art form. Straddling the line that separates popular music from art music, innovations of jazz masters have consistently rattled critics and audiences. Learn about the origins of this vivacious music, including important events and recordings.

Artist Profiles (39)
Here you will find jazz artist profiles: biographies of innovators whose influence will forever reverberate throughout jazz clubs and educational institutions, as well as the profiles of more recent artists whose voices are just starting to make waves in contemporary performances.

Reviews (71)
Read my reviews of classic albums and new releases, and reviews of jazz performances.

Vocal Jazz (15)
Jazz singers have contributed a great deal to instrumental jazz, particularly its development of moods, ambiances, and phrases. The flexibility, freedom of expression, and virtuosity of jazz musicians throughout the years have allowed vocalists to experiment and thrive in ways that no other music can claim. Below is an overview of important jazz vocalists and their recordings and innovations.

Experimental Jazz (13)
Articles on experimental jazz music. The desire to discover new forms of expression within jazz has led artists to experiment with the basic elements of music. While some artists wish to stay within a conventional jazz framework, others stray from tradition, giving their music an experimental quality that can change the way people think about jazz.

Jazz Interviews (10)
Jazz remains such a vibrant art form because its performers have vivid imaginations and dedication to their craft. Also, music has an oral tradition, so its ideas get passed down from one generation to the next. Below you can find interviews with artists whose words may shed light on the music they play.

Jazz Clubs (15)
The development of jazz music begins in the clubs, where jazz artists can test their musical experiments in front of audiences. This makes jazz performance an exhilarating experience. Here you will find profiles of jazz clubs where audiences can find great music.

Jazz Festivals (13)
Jazz Music Festivals bring shows out of the clubs and into the streets, for celebrations that can last from a few days to several weeks. Sponsors make it possible for the biggest names in jazz as well as local or unknown musicians to come together in marathons of performances and educational events, exposing general audiences to the jazz spirit.

Resources (20)
Thanks to devoted scholars, musicians, and fans, there is a wealth of information on jazz if you know where to look. Here you will find links to libraries and institutes dedicated to preserving jazz materials. Also, learn what people are talking about and listening to in the jazz circle by browsing various jazz blogs.

Grants and Foundations (5)
While jazz musicians find their music enriching, it is often not enriching in the financial sense. Here is a list of grants and foundations devoted to funding artistic projects and allowing the music to continue to thrive.

Jazz Education (7)
Learning how to play jazz music primarily takes place on the bandstand, but since being recognized as an intricate art form, jazz programs have been shooting up in colleges and universities throughout the world. Here you will find links to collegiate jazz education programs, as well as camps and institutes that provide training and creative outlets for aspiring musicians.

Glossary (26)
Expand your jazz vocabulary here, with a glossary of jazz music terms and slang used within the jazz community. The language used to talk about jazz can be just as complex and creative as the music itself.

Readers' Opinions (5)
Wouldn't you like to know what other jazz fans are listening to? How they feel about controversies that arise in the world of jazz? How they got into jazz in the first place? Read responses to these questions and more by jazz fans like yourself.