My Content
Membership has its privileges! Sign up or sign in to gain full access to both All About Jazz and Jazz Near You. Learn more.
-
Frank Zappa's Jazz Legacy
He might have stated that "jazz is not dead, it just smells funny", but twenty-years after his passing, Zappa's jazz legacy is more relevant than ever so we look into how the jazz world has embraced his genius...
-
Michael League: Snarky Puppy's Jazz-Schooled,...
Bassist, composer, bandleader, sideman, producer, record label owner, festival head... These are some of the many hats Michael League has acquired since embarking on his musical odyssey at...
-
Celebrating the 2018 Super Fans
You've seen them around. They're at all the gigs, their attention focused deeply on the bandstand, as much a part of their local jazz scenes as the musicians and venues. They know and love the music...
-
Big in Japan, Part 2: Osaka & the Eri Yamamoto...
In Part 1 of Big in Japan we looked at the early history of jazz music in that country -a history that dates back to the same time frame as the Jazz Age in the United States. The influence of American dance music was...
-
Pete McCann: Mild-Mannered Superhero Guitarist
A mainstay of the New York scene, guitarist Pete McCann released his sixth recording as a leader Pay For It On The Other Side. He is also an in demand sideman working in everything from duos to big bands, and...
Best of 2018 | Reviews
Daily album reviews—from independent to major label releases.
Roberto Magris
World Gardens
Nicole Johaenntgen
Henry II
Mat Maneri /...
Conference Of The...
The Gil Evans...
Hidden Treasures...
Walter Fähndrich -...
Âme Sèche
Fred Hersch
Fred Hersch Trio...
Fourth Page
The Forest from...
Lynn Cassiers...
Imaginary Band
Features | Articles
Interviews, columns, concert reviews, and more.
Listen
Discover new jazz!
Marcos Milagres
Ginga Carioca
Røgsignal
answers.
Pavel Skornyakov
Early Season
Q Morrow
The Do How
Stephane Spira
Peter's Run
Åse Blomquist
Toxic
Collective Order
I Hear You
Piet Verbist
Suite Reunion
News
Sponsored announcements from the industry.
Born Today
Celebrating jazz birthdays every day.
Clark Terry
Clark Terry's career in jazz spans more than sixty years. He is a world-class trumpeter, flugelhornist, educator, and NEA Jazz Master. He performed for seven U.S. Presidents, and was a Jazz Ambassador... read more
Album Showcase
-
Homeward by Mike Thornton
Cast Your Vote!
Help us identify the world's top 100 jazz venues. Voting takes seconds so please participate!
This Week
- Best of / Year End The Top Ten Christmas Jazz Albums Of All Time
- Best of / Year End Mark Corroto's Top Ten (Ok Fifteen) of 2018
- In Pictures Festival Internacional Gypsy Swing, Chile
- Radio Aruán Ortiz live at BIMHUIS Amsterdam
- Radio Chick & Steve, Two Pairs of Covers, Wordplay & More
- Live Reviews Jazz Migration 2018
- Best of / Year End Doug Collette's Best Releases of 2018
Story of the Day
I was first exposed to live jazz by attending jam sessions held by South County Jazz Club at Snook Haven. I'd listed to jazz albums over the years, but this was my first “live” event.
By Sandra Kangas
Member since: 2018
