Jazz: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Ten Classic Jazz Recordings
Ten Classic Jazz Recordings to Start Your Collection.
Ten Classic Jazz Recordings to Start Your Collection.
Ten Classic Jazz Singers
Here are ten of the most famous jazz singers. From the days of early jazz and swing, jazz singers and instrumentalists have influenced each other's phrasing and melodic conceptions. This list is a mere introduction to the world of vocal jazz.
Here are ten of the most famous jazz singers. From the days of early jazz and swing, jazz singers and instrumentalists have influenced each other's phrasing and melodic conceptions. This list is a mere introduction to the world of vocal jazz.
Kurt Rosenwinkel Reflections
Album Review of Reflections by Kurt Rosenwinkel Standards Trio
Album Review of Reflections by Kurt Rosenwinkel Standards Trio
Bebop
A description of bebop, the innovative style of jazz that developed in the 1940s.
A description of bebop, the innovative style of jazz that developed in the 1940s.
2009 Holiday Picks
2009 jazz albums that would make great gifts.
2009 jazz albums that would make great gifts.
Jazz and Civil Rights
A profile of civil rights in jazz. How jazz musicians spoke out for racial equality and social justice.
A profile of civil rights in jazz. How jazz musicians spoke out for racial equality and social justice.
Ten Bebop Musicians
A list of ten bebop innovators.
A list of ten bebop innovators.
Ten Swing Era Musicians
A list of ten musicians from the swing era, the days of jazz when dance halls were packed to hear and dance to the best big bands from around the country. Although swing was popular music, artists such as the ones listed developed styles that influenced later musicians, into bebop and beyond, setting the stage for jazz to become the valued art form it is today.
A list of ten musicians from the swing era, the days of jazz when dance halls were packed to hear and dance to the best big bands from around the country. Although swing was popular music, artists such as the ones listed developed styles that influenced later musicians, into bebop and beyond, setting the stage for jazz to become the valued art form it is today.
Michael Buble Crazy Love
Album review of 'Crazy Love' by jazz singer Michael Buble.
Album review of 'Crazy Love' by jazz singer Michael Buble.
Jazz Internet Radio
A list of jazz internet radio sites, with a brief profile of each.
A list of jazz internet radio sites, with a brief profile of each.
An Introduction to Jazz
A brief history of jazz.
A brief history of jazz.
Ten Early Jazz Musicians
Read about ten of the most important musicians of early jazz. In the beginning of the 1900s, the innovations of these instrumentalists laid the groundwork for jazz to evolve into such a vibrant art form.
Read about ten of the most important musicians of early jazz. In the beginning of the 1900s, the innovations of these instrumentalists laid the groundwork for jazz to evolve into such a vibrant art form.
What Is Ragtime?
A description of ragtime, including its musical characteristics, origins, and a list of prominent composers.
A description of ragtime, including its musical characteristics, origins, and a list of prominent composers.
Myron Walden Momentum
Review of Myron Walden's album 'Momentum.'
Review of Myron Walden's album 'Momentum.'
What Is Early Jazz?
A description of early jazz, also referred to as hot jazz or Dixieland music.
A description of early jazz, also referred to as hot jazz or Dixieland music.
frank sinatra
Artist profile of jazz vocalist Frank Sinatra.
Artist profile of jazz vocalist Frank Sinatra.
Five Legends of Latin Jazz
Five of the most important Latin Jazz musicians.
Five of the most important Latin Jazz musicians.
Louis Armstrong
Profile of trumpeter Louis Armstrong.
Profile of trumpeter Louis Armstrong.
Jazz History Saxophone
A brief history of saxophonists in jazz.
A brief history of saxophonists in jazz.
Biography of Charlie Parker
Profile of Alto Saxophonist Charlie Parker
Profile of Alto Saxophonist Charlie Parker
Ten Things I Hate About Jazz S
Ten things I hate about jazz singers
Ten things I hate about jazz singers
What Is Swing?
A description of the music from the swing era of jazz.
A description of the music from the swing era of jazz.
Five Albums of Modern Jazz
A list of five jazz albums from the past decade or so that might help someone just getting into jazz understand the modern jazz climate.
A list of five jazz albums from the past decade or so that might help someone just getting into jazz understand the modern jazz climate.
Thelonious Monk
Profile of pianist Thelonious Monk.
Profile of pianist Thelonious Monk.
Newport Jazz Festival
A brief history of the Newport Jazz Festival, as well as a description of its current state (as of 2009).
A brief history of the Newport Jazz Festival, as well as a description of its current state (as of 2009).
Rhythm Section
The part of the jazz ensemble that provides the pulse, beat, groove, and/or harmonic material of a tune.
The part of the jazz ensemble that provides the pulse, beat, groove, and/or harmonic material of a tune.
Billie Holiday
Profile of jazz singer Billie Holiday.
Profile of jazz singer Billie Holiday.
Gay Disco Trio
Review of Andrew D'Angelo's Gay Disco Trio at Cornelia Street Café, July 17th, 2009.
Review of Andrew D'Angelo's Gay Disco Trio at Cornelia Street Café, July 17th, 2009.
Dizzy Gillespie Biogrpahy
Profile of Trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie
Profile of Trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie
Marcus Roberts New Orleans Har
Review of the album 'New Orleans Meets Harlem Vol. 1' by pianist Marcus Roberts.
Review of the album 'New Orleans Meets Harlem Vol. 1' by pianist Marcus Roberts.
Duke Ellington
Profile of pianist and bandleader Duke Ellington.
Profile of pianist and bandleader Duke Ellington.
Ella Fitzgerald
Artist Profile of Jazz Vocalist Ella Fitzgerald
Artist Profile of Jazz Vocalist Ella Fitzgerald
Swing
"Swing" refers to a style of jazz, a certain rhythmic quality, and an inexplicable quality of good music.
"Swing" refers to a style of jazz, a certain rhythmic quality, and an inexplicable quality of good music.
John Coltrane Johnny Hartman
Review of the classic jazz album 'John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman.'
Review of the classic jazz album 'John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman.'
John Coltrane, Tenor Saxophone
Profile of tenor saxophonist John Coltrane
Profile of tenor saxophonist John Coltrane
Ray Barretto
Profile of Latin Jazz Artist Ray Barretto
Profile of Latin Jazz Artist Ray Barretto
Kurt Rosenwinkel - The Remedy
Review of Kurt Rosenwinkel's The Remedy, Live at the Village Vanguard
Review of Kurt Rosenwinkel's The Remedy, Live at the Village Vanguard
Diana Krall
Profile of vocalist Diana Krall.
Profile of vocalist Diana Krall.
Johnny Hartman
Artist profile of jazz singer Johnny Hartman.
Artist profile of jazz singer Johnny Hartman.
Freddie Hubbard
Profile of Trumpeter Freddie Hubbard
Profile of Trumpeter Freddie Hubbard
Jazz - Articles
An index of articles for the Jazz guide site.
An index of articles for the Jazz guide site.
Blues
Blues is both a style of music and a formal structure in jazz.
Blues is both a style of music and a formal structure in jazz.
The Bad Plus For All I Care
Review of 'For All I Care' by The Bad Plus.
Review of 'For All I Care' by The Bad Plus.
Ben Allison Think Free
Review of 'Think Free' by Ben Allison.
Review of 'Think Free' by Ben Allison.
Charlie Christenson
Biography of guest jazz writer Charlie Christenson
Biography of guest jazz writer Charlie Christenson
Latin Jazz Bandleader Machito
Profile of Latin jazz bandleader Machito.
Profile of Latin jazz bandleader Machito.
A Night at Birdland Review
Art Blakey Quintet's Album A Night at Birdland, Vol. 1 - Review of Art Blakey Quintet's Album A Night at Birdland, Vol. 1
Art Blakey Quintet's Album A Night at Birdland, Vol. 1 - Review of Art Blakey Quintet's Album A Night at Birdland, Vol. 1
Charles Mingus
Profile of jazz bassist Charles Mingus.
Profile of jazz bassist Charles Mingus.
Fly at Jazz Standard
Review of the Fly trio's concert at the Jazz Standard
Review of the Fly trio's concert at the Jazz Standard
Miles Davis - Trumpet
Profile of trumpeter Miles Davis
Profile of trumpeter Miles Davis
Cassandra Wilson's Loverly
Review of 'Loverly,' jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson's 2009 Grammy-Winning album for Best Jazz Vocal Album.
Review of 'Loverly,' jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson's 2009 Grammy-Winning album for Best Jazz Vocal Album.
Diana Krall's Quiet Nights
Review of 'Quiet Nights' by Diana Krall
Review of 'Quiet Nights' by Diana Krall
Edmar Castaneda Cuerdas
Review of jazz harpist Edmar Castaneda album 'Entre Cuerdas'
Review of jazz harpist Edmar Castaneda album 'Entre Cuerdas'
Photo of Jazz Saxophonist Steve Coleman
Photo of jazz saxophonist Steve Coleman
Photo of jazz saxophonist Steve Coleman
Vijay Iyer Historicity
Review of 'Historicity' by the Vijay Iyer Trio.
Review of 'Historicity' by the Vijay Iyer Trio.
Review of Herbie Hancock's CD
Review of Herbie Hancock's River-the Joni Letters
Review of Herbie Hancock's River-the Joni Letters
Jazz Drummer Max Roach
Profile of Jazz Drummer Max Roach.
Profile of Jazz Drummer Max Roach.
2009 Winter Jazz Fest
Review of the 2009 NYC Winter Jazzfest at Le Poisson Rouge, Sullivan Hall, and Kenny's Castaways.
Review of the 2009 NYC Winter Jazzfest at Le Poisson Rouge, Sullivan Hall, and Kenny's Castaways.
Art Blakey
Profile of jazz drummer Art Blakey.
Profile of jazz drummer Art Blakey.
Latin Jazz Pianist Eddie Palmi
Profile of Latin Jazz Pianist Eddie Palmieri.
Profile of Latin Jazz Pianist Eddie Palmieri.
Photo of Jazz Saxophonist Miguel Zenon
Photo of jazz saxophonist Miguel Zenon
Photo of jazz saxophonist Miguel Zenon
Form
The form is the internal structure of a piece of jazz music.
The form is the internal structure of a piece of jazz music.
Free Jazz
Free Jazz is a style developed in the 1950s and 60s that marked a distinct departure from tradition.
Free Jazz is a style developed in the 1950s and 60s that marked a distinct departure from tradition.
Hard Bop
Hard Bop was a style based on bebop that drew from other types of African American music.
Hard Bop was a style based on bebop that drew from other types of African American music.
The Head
The head is the composed portion of the jazz performance.
The head is the composed portion of the jazz performance.
Hot Jazz
Hot jazz was an early style popularized by Louis Armstrong.
Hot jazz was an early style popularized by Louis Armstrong.
scat singing
Scat singing is a style of vocal jazz.
Scat singing is a style of vocal jazz.
Changes
"Changes" refers to the way chords move from one to another in a piece of jazz music.
"Changes" refers to the way chords move from one to another in a piece of jazz music.
Comp
Comping is jazz lingo for "accompanying."
Comping is jazz lingo for "accompanying."
Kate McGarry Interview
Interview with jazz singer Kate McGarry.
Interview with jazz singer Kate McGarry.
Antonio Sanchez Interview
Interview with drummer Antonio Sanchez
Interview with drummer Antonio Sanchez
DukeEllingtonJazzFest
Profile of Washington, D.C.'s Duke Ellington Jazz Festival
Profile of Washington, D.C.'s Duke Ellington Jazz Festival
Miguel Zenon Esta Plena
Review of 'Esta Plena' by Miguel Zenón.
Review of 'Esta Plena' by Miguel Zenón.
Five Freddie Hubbard Albums
A list of five important Freddie Hubbard recordings, representing different periods of his brilliant career.
A list of five important Freddie Hubbard recordings, representing different periods of his brilliant career.
The Green Mill Jazz Club
Information on the Green Mill Jazz Club in Chicago
Information on the Green Mill Jazz Club in Chicago
Velvet Lounge
Information on the Velvet Lounge in Chicago.
Information on the Velvet Lounge in Chicago.
Bix Beiderbecke
Profile of Cornetist Bix Beiderbecke.
Profile of Cornetist Bix Beiderbecke.
Wayne Shorter at Carnegie Hall
Review of the Wayne Shorter Quartet at Carnegie Hall, featuring the Imani Winds
Review of the Wayne Shorter Quartet at Carnegie Hall, featuring the Imani Winds
Mario Bauza
Profile of Trumpeter Mario Bauza
Profile of Trumpeter Mario Bauza
Ten Jazz Biographies
A list of ten biographies of legendary jazz musicians.
A list of ten biographies of legendary jazz musicians.
Photo of Jazz Saxophonist Sonny Rollins
Photo of jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollinsja
Photo of jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollinsja
Kate McGarry - 'If Less is Mor
Review of Kate McGarry's If Less is More, Nothing is Everything
Review of Kate McGarry's If Less is More, Nothing is Everything
Jazz Log: Triple-Header
A log of a Monday night triple-header, which included three shows in New York. I recount my night of watching sets by Lage Lund, Tony Malaby, and Ari Hoenig.
A log of a Monday night triple-header, which included three shows in New York. I recount my night of watching sets by Lage Lund, Tony Malaby, and Ari Hoenig.
Aaron Parks - 'Invisible Cinem
Review of Aaron Parks' Invisible Cinema
Review of Aaron Parks' Invisible Cinema
Martial Solal Review Live at V
Review of 'Live at the Village Vanguard: I Can't Give You Anything But Love' by jazz pianist Martial Solal
Review of 'Live at the Village Vanguard: I Can't Give You Anything But Love' by jazz pianist Martial Solal
Chris Potter Ultrahang
Album review of "Ultrahang" by Chris Potter Underground.
Album review of "Ultrahang" by Chris Potter Underground.
Compass by Joshua Redman
Review of 'Compass' by Joshua Redman.
Review of 'Compass' by Joshua Redman.
McCoy Tyner's 'Guitars'
Review of McCoy Tyner's Guitars
Review of McCoy Tyner's Guitars
Monty Alexander Trio
Review of Monty Alexander at the Avalon Theater in Easton Maryland, September 5th, 2009.
Review of Monty Alexander at the Avalon Theater in Easton Maryland, September 5th, 2009.
Lester Young
Artist profile of saxophonist Lester Young.
Artist profile of saxophonist Lester Young.
Bill Evans
Biography of jazz pianist Bill Evans.
Biography of jazz pianist Bill Evans.
Tyshawn Sorey Koan
Review of 'Koan' by Tyshawn Sorey
Review of 'Koan' by Tyshawn Sorey
Photo of jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman.
Photo of jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman.
Photo of jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman.
Jazz Reluctant Valetudinarian
A response to jazz writer Terry Teachout's article that claims the future of jazz is bleak.
A response to jazz writer Terry Teachout's article that claims the future of jazz is bleak.
Bridge
The bridge is a middle section in a jazz tune's form.
The bridge is a middle section in a jazz tune's form.
SFJAZZ Collective
Profile of the jazz group SFJAZZ Collective.
Profile of the jazz group SFJAZZ Collective.
Chorus
A chorus is a full cycle through the form of a jazz tune.
A chorus is a full cycle through the form of a jazz tune.
Stride
Stride is a style of piano jazz that originated in Harlem, New York during World War I.
Stride is a style of piano jazz that originated in Harlem, New York during World War I.
Ostinato
"Ostinato" is a term often used in music, but in Italian it means "stubborn."
"Ostinato" is a term often used in music, but in Italian it means "stubborn."
Rent Party
Harlem rent parties helped elevate the importance of jazz in New York in the decades preceding World War II.
Harlem rent parties helped elevate the importance of jazz in New York in the decades preceding World War II.
HankJonesInterview
Interview with jazz pianist Hank Jones, a winner of the 2009 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Interview with jazz pianist Hank Jones, a winner of the 2009 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Icons Among Us Interview
Interview with John Comerford, executive producer of jazz documentary 'Icons Among Us,' an exploration of contemporary jazz and some of today's most notable musicians.
Interview with John Comerford, executive producer of jazz documentary 'Icons Among Us,' an exploration of contemporary jazz and some of today's most notable musicians.
Photo of Jazz Saxophonist James Moody
Photo of jazz saxophonist James Moody.
Photo of jazz saxophonist James Moody.
Photo of Jazz Saxophonist Ornette Coleman
Photo of jazz saxophonist Ornette Coleman
Photo of jazz saxophonist Ornette Coleman
Matt Wilson Quartet
Review of Matt Wilson's 'That's Gonna Leave a Mark.'
Review of Matt Wilson's 'That's Gonna Leave a Mark.'
James P. Johnson
Artist profile of jazz and stride pianist James P. Johnson.
Artist profile of jazz and stride pianist James P. Johnson.
Aaron Parks Concert
A review of Aaron Parks' performance at the Jazz Standard on Sept. 11th, 2008, in celebration of the release of Invisible Cinema.
A review of Aaron Parks' performance at the Jazz Standard on Sept. 11th, 2008, in celebration of the release of Invisible Cinema.
KurtEllingBillCharlapSondheim
Concert review of Kurt Elling and Bill Charlap playing the music of Sondheim and Styne at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan.
Concert review of Kurt Elling and Bill Charlap playing the music of Sondheim and Styne at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan.
Greg Osby's '9 Levels'
Review of Greg Osby's 9 Levels.
Review of Greg Osby's 9 Levels.
S. Rollins - Road Shows Vol. 1
Review of Sonny Rollins Road Shows Volume 1
Review of Sonny Rollins Road Shows Volume 1
Kenny Garrett Sketches of MD
Review of Kenny Garrett's Sketches of MD
Review of Kenny Garrett's Sketches of MD
Lanky
Review of Trachy/Lacy Collective's Lanky
Review of Trachy/Lacy Collective's Lanky
Rez Abbasi Things To Come
Album Review of Rez Abbasi's 'Things to Come'
Album Review of Rez Abbasi's 'Things to Come'
House of Return
Review of violinist Jeff Gauthier's House of Return
Review of violinist Jeff Gauthier's House of Return
Sunday at the Village Vanguard
Review of Bill Evans Trio's Sunday at the Village Vanguard
Review of Bill Evans Trio's Sunday at the Village Vanguard
Photo of Jazz Saxophonist Tony Malaby
Photo of jazz saxophonist Tony Malaby
Photo of jazz saxophonist Tony Malaby
George Wein
Profile of Jazz Festival Founder George Wein
Profile of Jazz Festival Founder George Wein
Luis Bonilla I Talking Now
Review of trombonist Luis Bonilla's CD 'I Talking Now!"
Review of trombonist Luis Bonilla's CD 'I Talking Now!"
Pedro Giraudo Campo
Review of 'Campo' by bassist Pedro Giraudo, performed at the Jazz Gallery on March 6th, 2009.
Review of 'Campo' by bassist Pedro Giraudo, performed at the Jazz Gallery on March 6th, 2009.
Village Vanguard Nov. 21, 2008
Review of Ravi Coltrane at the Village Vanguard.
Review of Ravi Coltrane at the Village Vanguard.
Randy Sandke
Profile of trumpeter Randy Sandke.
Profile of trumpeter Randy Sandke.
Dave Holland at Birdland
A review of the Dave Holland Sextet at Birdland, October 10th, 2008.
A review of the Dave Holland Sextet at Birdland, October 10th, 2008.
Roy Haynes
Artist profile of jazz drummer Roy Haynes.
Artist profile of jazz drummer Roy Haynes.
Hank Jones
Profile of pianist Hank Jones
Profile of pianist Hank Jones
Fletcher Henderson
Profile of Bandleader and Arranger Fletcher Henderson
Profile of Bandleader and Arranger Fletcher Henderson
About - Jazz Buyer's Guide
Find Guide reviews, top picks, and advice you can use before you buy.
Find Guide reviews, top picks, and advice you can use before you buy.
James Hall
Biography of jazz.about guest author James Hall.
Biography of jazz.about guest author James Hall.
Pass It On - Dave Holland
Review of Dave Holland Sextet's Pass It On
Review of Dave Holland Sextet's Pass It On
Rudresh Mahanthappa's Kinsmen
Album review of Rudresh Mahanthappa's Kinsmen.
Album review of Rudresh Mahanthappa's Kinsmen.
Photo of Jazz Saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa
Photo of jazz saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa
Photo of jazz saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa
Photo of jazz saxophonist Ken Vandermark
Photo of jazz saxophonist Ken Vandermark
Photo of jazz saxophonist Ken Vandermark
Saxophonist Charles Lloyd
Photo of jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd.
Photo of jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd.
Jason Olaine Interview
Interview with Jason Olaine, General Manager of Monterey Jazz Festival Records and Vice President of Programming for Festival Network.
Interview with Jason Olaine, General Manager of Monterey Jazz Festival Records and Vice President of Programming for Festival Network.
Cool Jazz
Cool Jazz was a subdued and cerebral offshoot of bebop.
Cool Jazz was a subdued and cerebral offshoot of bebop.