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.
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.
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.
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.
Louis Armstrong
Profile of trumpeter Louis Armstrong.
Profile of trumpeter Louis Armstrong.
An Introduction to Jazz Music
A brief history of jazz music.
A brief history of jazz music.
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.
Duke Ellington
Profile of pianist and bandleader Duke Ellington.
Profile of pianist and bandleader Duke Ellington.
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.
Five Legends of Latin Jazz
Five of the most important Latin Jazz musicians.
Five of the most important Latin Jazz musicians.
2009 Best Albums
My favorite jazz albums of 2009.
My favorite jazz albums of 2009.
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.
Jazz By Decade: 1900-1910
A look at jazz from 1900-1910.
A look at jazz from 1900-1910.
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.
Jazz By Decade: 1920-1930
A look at jazz between 1920 and 1930.
A look at jazz between 1920 and 1930.
Hot Jazz
Hot jazz was an early style popularized by Louis Armstrong.
Hot jazz was an early style popularized by Louis Armstrong.
Ella Fitzgerald
Artist Profile of Jazz Vocalist Ella Fitzgerald
Artist Profile of Jazz Vocalist Ella Fitzgerald
John Coltrane, Tenor Saxophone
Profile of tenor saxophonist John Coltrane
Profile of tenor saxophonist John Coltrane
Dizzy Gillespie Biogrpahy
Profile of Trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie
Profile of Trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie
Biography of Charlie Parker
Profile of Alto Saxophonist Charlie Parker
Profile of Alto Saxophonist Charlie Parker
Jazz By Decade: 1910-1920
A glimpse at what was going on in jazz in the decade between 1910 and 1920.
A glimpse at what was going on in jazz in the decade between 1910 and 1920.
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.
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.
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.
Jazz History Saxophone
A brief history of saxophonists in jazz.
A brief history of saxophonists in jazz.
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.
Kurt Rosenwinkel Reflections
Album Review of Reflections by Kurt Rosenwinkel Standards Trio
Album Review of Reflections by Kurt Rosenwinkel Standards Trio
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).
Blue Train John Coltrane
Review of 'Blue Train' by John Coltrane.
Review of 'Blue Train' by John Coltrane.
Jazz - Articles
An index of articles for the Jazz guide site.
An index of articles for the Jazz guide site.
Billie Holiday
Profile of jazz singer Billie Holiday.
Profile of jazz singer Billie Holiday.
52nd Grammy Awards Jazz
A guide to the 52nd Grammy Awards for Jazz. The awards, which recognize albums released in 2009, will be presented on January 31st, 2010 at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on CBS. Below is a list of the nominees.
A guide to the 52nd Grammy Awards for Jazz. The awards, which recognize albums released in 2009, will be presented on January 31st, 2010 at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on CBS. Below is a list of the nominees.
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.
Mingus Ah Um
Review of Charles Mingus' 1959 album 'Mingus Ah Um.'
Review of Charles Mingus' 1959 album 'Mingus Ah Um.'
Sonny Rollins
Artist profile of jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins.
Artist profile of jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins.
frank sinatra
Artist profile of jazz vocalist Frank Sinatra.
Artist profile of jazz vocalist Frank Sinatra.
Mario Bauza
Profile of Trumpeter Mario Bauza
Profile of Trumpeter Mario Bauza
Michael Buble Crazy Love
Album review of 'Crazy Love' by jazz singer Michael Buble.
Album review of 'Crazy Love' by jazz singer Michael Buble.
Photo of Jazz Saxophonist Tony Malaby
Photo of jazz saxophonist Tony Malaby
Photo of jazz saxophonist Tony Malaby
Valentines Day Love Songs
Five classic jazz songs about love:
Five classic jazz songs about love:
Johnny Hartman
Artist profile of jazz singer Johnny Hartman.
Artist profile of jazz singer Johnny Hartman.
The Green Mill Jazz Club
Information on the Green Mill Jazz Club in Chicago
Information on the Green Mill Jazz Club in Chicago
Art Blakey
Profile of jazz drummer Art Blakey.
Profile of jazz drummer Art Blakey.
Comp
Comping is jazz lingo for "accompanying."
Comping is jazz lingo for "accompanying."
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.
Latin Jazz Pianist Eddie Palmi
Profile of Latin Jazz Pianist Eddie Palmieri.
Profile of Latin Jazz Pianist Eddie Palmieri.
Bix Beiderbecke
Profile of Cornetist Bix Beiderbecke.
Profile of Cornetist Bix Beiderbecke.
Photo of Jazz Saxophonist Ornette Coleman
Photo of jazz saxophonist Ornette Coleman
Photo of jazz saxophonist Ornette Coleman
Photo of Jazz Saxophonist Sonny Rollins
Photo of jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins
Photo of jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins
Ten Things I Hate About Jazz S
Ten things I hate about jazz singers
Ten things I hate about jazz singers
Valentines Day Love Lost
Five classic jazz songs about lost love.
Five classic jazz songs about lost love.
James P. Johnson
Artist profile of jazz and stride pianist James P. Johnson.
Artist profile of jazz and stride pianist James P. Johnson.
JOhn Ellis Puppet Mischief
A review of 'Puppet Mischief' by John Ellis and Double-Wide.
A review of 'Puppet Mischief' by John Ellis and Double-Wide.
John Hollenbeck Eternal Interl
Review of 'Eternal Interlude' by the John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble
Review of 'Eternal Interlude' by the John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble
George Wein
Profile of Jazz Festival Founder George Wein
Profile of Jazz Festival Founder George Wein
Latin Jazz Bandleader Machito
Profile of Latin jazz bandleader Machito.
Profile of Latin jazz bandleader Machito.
Ray Barretto
Profile of Latin Jazz Artist Ray Barretto
Profile of Latin Jazz Artist Ray Barretto
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.
The Head
The head is the composed portion of the jazz performance.
The head is the composed portion of the jazz performance.
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.
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."
Freddie Hubbard
Profile of Trumpeter Freddie Hubbard
Profile of Trumpeter Freddie Hubbard
Jazz Drummer Max Roach
Profile of Jazz Drummer Max Roach.
Profile of Jazz Drummer Max Roach.
Duke Ellington Jazz Fest
Read my review of the first full night of Washington, D.C.'s fourth annual Duke Ellington Jazz Festival, featuring performances by the W.E.S. Group, Step Afrika!, Luis Faife, Benito Gonzalez, Corcoran Holt, and Nasar Abadey.
Read my review of the first full night of Washington, D.C.'s fourth annual Duke Ellington Jazz Festival, featuring performances by the W.E.S. Group, Step Afrika!, Luis Faife, Benito Gonzalez, Corcoran Holt, and Nasar Abadey.
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.
Miles Davis - Trumpet
Profile of trumpeter Miles Davis
Profile of trumpeter Miles Davis
Kind of Blue by Miles Davis
Review of 'Kind of Blue,' the seminal album by Miles Davis.
Review of 'Kind of Blue,' the seminal album by Miles Davis.
Photo of Jazz Saxophonist James Moody
Photo of jazz saxophonist James Moody.
Photo of jazz saxophonist James Moody.
Photo of jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman.
Photo of jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman.
Photo of jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman.
Photo of jazz saxophonist Ken Vandermark
Photo of jazz saxophonist Ken Vandermark
Photo of jazz saxophonist Ken Vandermark
Photo of Jazz Saxophonist Miguel Zenon
Photo of jazz saxophonist Miguel Zenon
Photo of jazz saxophonist Miguel Zenon
Valentines Day Depressing Song
A list of depressing jazz songs, for those who aren't feeling cheerful and full of love on Valentine's Day.
A list of depressing jazz songs, for those who aren't feeling cheerful and full of love on Valentine's Day.
Subconscious-Lee
Review of saxophonist Lee Konitz' album 'Subconscious-Lee.'
Review of saxophonist Lee Konitz' album 'Subconscious-Lee.'
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.'
Lester Young
Artist profile of saxophonist Lester Young.
Artist profile of saxophonist Lester Young.
Ornette Coleman
Artist profile of saxophonist Ornette Coleman.
Artist profile of saxophonist Ornette Coleman.
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
Modal Jazz
Definition of the jazz term "modal jazz"
Definition of the jazz term "modal jazz"
Diana Krall
Profile of vocalist Diana Krall.
Profile of vocalist Diana Krall.
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
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.
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.
Harmolodics
Harmolodics is an approach coined by Ornette Coleman, and associated with avant-garde jazz.
Harmolodics is an approach coined by Ornette Coleman, and associated with avant-garde jazz.
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.
scat singing
Scat singing is a style of vocal jazz.
Scat singing is a style of vocal jazz.
Velvet Lounge
Information on the Velvet Lounge in Chicago.
Information on the Velvet Lounge in Chicago.
Bill Evans
Biography of jazz pianist Bill Evans.
Biography of jazz pianist Bill Evans.
Ten Jazz Biographies
A list of ten biographies of legendary jazz musicians.
A list of ten biographies of legendary jazz musicians.
Saxophonist Charles Lloyd
Photo of jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd.
Photo of jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd.
Jazz Blogroll
A list of links to jazz music blogs.
A list of links to jazz music blogs.
Photo of Jazz Saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa
Photo of jazz saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa
Photo of jazz saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa
Randy Weston
Biography of jazz pianist Randy Weston.
Biography of jazz pianist Randy Weston.
Lee Konitz Profile
Profile of alto saxophonist Lee Konitz.
Profile of alto saxophonist Lee Konitz.
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
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
Review of Herbie Hancock's CD
Review of Herbie Hancock's River-the Joni Letters
Review of Herbie Hancock's River-the Joni Letters
Greg Osby's '9 Levels'
Review of Greg Osby's 9 Levels.
Review of Greg Osby's 9 Levels.
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.
Ben Allison Think Free
Review of 'Think Free' by Ben Allison.
Review of 'Think Free' by Ben Allison.
What is Bossa Nova?
A description of the Brazilian music that combined samba with jazz.
A description of the Brazilian music that combined samba with jazz.
Antonio Sanchez Interview
Interview with drummer Antonio Sanchez
Interview with drummer Antonio Sanchez
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.
DukeEllingtonJazzFest
Profile of Washington, D.C.'s Duke Ellington Jazz Festival
Profile of Washington, D.C.'s Duke Ellington Jazz Festival
New Orleans Jazz Festival
Profile of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
Profile of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
Myron Walden Momentum
Review of Myron Walden's album 'Momentum.'
Review of Myron Walden's album 'Momentum.'
Tyshawn Sorey Koan
Review of 'Koan' by Tyshawn Sorey
Review of 'Koan' by Tyshawn Sorey
JD Allen Trio Village Vanguar
Review of the Feb. 4th, 2010 J.D. Allen Trio performance at New York City's Village Vanguard.
Review of the Feb. 4th, 2010 J.D. Allen Trio performance at New York City's Village Vanguard.
Randy Sandke
Profile of trumpeter Randy Sandke.
Profile of trumpeter Randy Sandke.
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.
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.
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.
Harmon Mute
Definition of "Harmon mute"
Definition of "Harmon mute"
Chris Potter Ultrahang
Album review of "Ultrahang" by Chris Potter Underground.
Album review of "Ultrahang" by Chris Potter Underground.
Ari Hoenig's Berts Playground
Review of drummer Ari Hoenig's Bert's Playground on Dreyfus Records.
Review of drummer Ari Hoenig's Bert's Playground on Dreyfus Records.
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.
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!"
Sean Jones Search Within
Review of Sean Jones' album 'The Search Within.'
Review of Sean Jones' album 'The Search Within.'
Vijay Iyer Historicity
Review of 'Historicity' by the Vijay Iyer Trio.
Review of 'Historicity' by the Vijay Iyer Trio.
Edmar Castaneda Cuerdas
Review of jazz harpist Edmar Castaneda album 'Entre Cuerdas'
Review of jazz harpist Edmar Castaneda album 'Entre Cuerdas'
Jimmy Greene Mission Statemen
Review of saxophonist Jimmy Greene's 'Mission Statement.'
Review of saxophonist Jimmy Greene's 'Mission Statement.'
Jim Rotondi Blues Brother Ray
Review of trumpeter Jim Rotondi's 'Blues for Brother Ray'
Review of trumpeter Jim Rotondi's 'Blues for Brother Ray'
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