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Temple University's jazz ensemble just won the National Collegiate Jazz Championship and released their first international album, all while staying true to their core value: playing with honesty, not ego.
After nearly 40 years building Jazz at Lincoln Center into a cultural landmark, Wynton Marsalis is stepping aside to let younger leaders carry the torch. The 64-year-old trumpet legend transformed jazz from a fading art form into a thriving piece of American culture.
When rain poured down during a performance in Tashkent, not a single person left the crowd of thousands. The free International Jazz Festival is connecting Grammy winners with first-time jazz listeners and putting Uzbekistan on the global music map.
Female jazz musicians in France are speaking out about sexual violence and sexism in their industry, demanding real change. These brave artists are working together to create a safer, more equitable music scene for the next generation.
Japanese bass legend Yoshio Suzuki marked his 80th birthday not with retirement, but with a riveting jazz performance that proved age is just a number. His performance with The Blend showed five generations of musicians creating magic together.
The beloved Persona video game series celebrates its 30th anniversary with a special jazz album you can stream today and pre-order on vinyl through June 1. Eight iconic tracks from the franchise get a big-band makeover that brings nostalgic magic to life.
When the Nazis tried to silence jazz music in 1930s Germany, a brave group of teenagers turned dancing to swing into an act of defiance. Their story of resistance through rhythm reminds us that even in the darkest times, young people found ways to stand up for freedom.
A century after his birth, Miles Davis remains one of jazz's most transformative artists, reinventing his sound decade after decade. Radio stations and music lovers worldwide are celebrating the trumpeter's revolutionary legacy with special programming and tributes.
When the Great Depression crushed his music career, American trumpeter Buck Clayton took a chance on Shanghai and discovered something he'd never experienced at home: respect. His journey reveals how 1930s Shanghai became an unexpected haven where jazz transcended borders and Black musicians found dignity.
Lobing Samson brought Filipino jazz to 1940s Shanghai, mentored Chinese musicians, and helped create Hong Kong's legendary Cantopop sound. His cross-cultural legacy shows how music builds bridges across generations and borders.
In 1944, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, and jazz's biggest stars performed at New York's Metropolitan Opera House for the first time ever, raising $650,000 in war bonds. The groundbreaking concert brought a once-discriminated genre to America's most prestigious stage.
From its roots in protest to packed clubs today, jazz continues bringing diverse communities together through the universal language of improvisation and emotion. Three-time Grammy winner Sullivan Fortner says the art form born in rebellion still speaks to our times.
Sonny Rollins, the saxophone icon who practiced for hours on a New York bridge and earned the title "Saxophone Colossus," has died at 95. His seven-decade career shaped the sound of modern jazz and inspired generations of musicians worldwide.
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A music venue born from one man's vision to break down apartheid barriers has evolved into a traveling festival that celebrates African unity. After 32 years, countless rejections, and a pandemic, Bassline continues bringing people together through jazz and soul.
Ronnie Scott's iconic London jazz venue now hosts weekly orchestral performances for the first time in 65 years. The newly renovated upstairs space brings chamber music to Soho with intimate shows that blend classical brilliance with jazz club energy.
A theoretical physicist credits his jazz improvisation practice with making him a better scientist. Stephon Alexander says playing music taught him mental flexibility that helps him solve complex physics problems.
For 35 years, the Berks Jazz Fest has brought together music lovers in Pennsylvania, creating bonds so strong that longtime attendees call it a family reunion. This year's festival runs through March 29th across multiple venues in West Reading. ##
A designer transformed New York City's chaotic subway system into a real-time jazz performance. The website turns every train movement into music, giving the city a surprisingly beautiful soundtrack.
The United States celebrates its 250th birthday with a legacy spanning innovation, natural wonders, and cultural contributions that changed the world. From inventing the airplane to creating jazz, this nation built on a radical idea of self-governance has given humanity countless gifts worth celebrating.
In Nazi Germany, teenagers risked their lives to dance to swing music and wear American fashion, choosing freedom over fear. Berlin recently celebrated these brave young rebels who proved music can be an act of resistance.
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