The holiday theme for Jazz Piano Christmas this year was definitely for the adventurous among us. Our three performers placed familiar holiday songs inside masterfully crafted clusters of sound and ...
Half a century ago, Keith Jarrett played a legendary show at the Cologne Opera House, a live recording of which later sold millions of copies. Today, visitors still remember the magical evening. Many ...
One night in a Japanese jazz kissa changed music listening for me forever. My love for the jazz piano trio began in the most unique way possible. Every now and then, a listening session turns into ...
The history of the jazz piano starts in 1899. By my count, 20 pianists changed the direction of jazz over the course of 75 years. Here are 20 sample tracks in chronological order of those pianists.
Film about legendary jazz piano player Marian McPartland, exploring her life and career. A documentary film about jazz piano player Marian McPartland (1918 - 2013). The film explores her life ...
We asked Samara Joy, Hanif Abdurraqib, Vijay Iyer and others to share their favorite tracks showcasing what might be the most nuanced instrument in jazz. By Marcus J. Moore Over the past few months, ...
Lady Gaga is bringing her Jazz and Piano show back to Las Vegas! On Tuesday, the pop star announced that she’ll return to Nevada this summer for an eight-night run of her beloved show. The residency ...
As part of the label’s 50 th Anniversary Celebration, Chicago’s own Delmark has released two double-disc sets highlighting the label’s jazz and blues lines respectively. Presently reviewed is the ...