Omaha Performing Arts will present Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal as part of Midtown Crossing Jazz On The Green. The performance ...

Two of my favorite musicians, Joni Mitchell and Bonnie Raitt, are being feted in this twilight of their careers, writes. I’m ...

Check out the top modern jazz artists who are shaping the genre with creative styles, blending traditional jazz with contemporary elements like hip-hop, & R&B.

The Charleston Gaillard Center and Closing the Gap in Health Care, Inc. have announced the return of the Lowcountry Jazz Festival, August 29–31.

In the modern-day version of living as a jazz musician in New York City, the hustle is never-ending. As the father of a young child, Yokley feels lucky to have a regular paycheck.

This latest single from de Mesones' "You Only Live Twice" album pushes the contemporary jazz envelope with its funky, in-your-face tribute to the electric bass. THROB! (Bass Godz Remix) is a ...

This latest single from de Mesones' "You Only Live Twice" album pushes the contemporary jazz envelope with its funky, in-your-face tribute to the electric bass. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES ...

Albuquerque’s contemporary dance scene is set to be invigorated by "CONTRA_FORMA," an evening-length performance premiering Friday, Jan. 17, and Sunday, Jan. 18, at the University of New Mexico ...

From Nala Sinephro to Shabaka to Fugazi offshoot The Messthetics, here are 10 jazz albums not to miss from 2024.

Discover 20 talented female modern jazz singers and their unique contributions to the genre. Dive into their inspiring stories and extraordinary music!

However, it has been a while since the last jazz standard was created. Are there any potential jazz standards in contemporary jazz that will become "must-plays" for musicians 50 to 100 years from now, ...

Richard Brody writes about the pianist Charles Bell, who became a pioneer of modern jazz despite recording only three complete albums.