Shortly after World War II ended, a young music lover named Bob Weinstock opened a record store in Times Square, New York City. The store specialized in jazz recordings, the music that Weinstock and ...

Hubris and romanticism are the clashing hallmarks of history and jazz, like all human endeavors, is no exception. A sinuous, serpentine, and often torturous road through the American landscape: ...

Listening bars, often referred to as jazz kissas — where people can relax and listen to vinyl records carefully selected by a bartender over a high fidelity sound system — have been popular in Japan ...

One of the most in-demand jazz drummers in New Orleans in Herlin Riley, who enthralls audiences with his rhythms and the enthusiasm he brings to his art. As you make your bucket list - see the ...

A new compilation of Joni Mitchell’s jazz music has been announced. Spanning her 1968 debut, Song to a Seagull, through her performance at the 2022 Newport Folk Festival, Joni’s Jazz traces Mitchell’s ...

The instrument hasn’t always been a central player in jazz, but the best guitarists have taken up the challenge of finding their own way. Fourteen musicians and writers share their favorites. Credit..

This holiday season, GBH Music has the perfect soundtrack while you bake, wrap, shovel, and unwind after your hosting duties are done. You can listen to our Holiday Jazz stream in the player below by ...

HOUSTON — Jazz Houston has some exciting events coming up to end its sixth season. First off, an invitation to perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. this weekend as a part of their ...

From the warmth of vinyl to the clarity of high‑res streaming, jazz lovers know the medium shapes the mood. The right playback gear, thoughtful lighting, and curated playlists can transform listening ...

Chicago is hosting this year's International Jazz Day. NPR's A Martinez speaks with Nate Chinen, who is covering the event for Philadelphia's WRTI jazz station.

Explore the Windy City through tracks by Ramsey Lewis, Ahmad Jamal, Lester Bowie and the contemporary artists at the forefront of today’s sound. Credit...Dante Zaballa Supported by By Giovanni ...