jazz

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She sang open-throated declarations, recited broken poetic verses, scatted with the authority of a jazz singer, moaned with bluesy intent, and occasionally let loose an unbridled shriek or giggle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The trio, joined by the prolific vocalist, navigates a variety of genres—including jazz, funk, and Jamaican dub—on a record that transcends any one style.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Memo Guerra’s honking jazz score adds an another playful layer of life — it’s the noise of a bizarro nightclub where the air shivers with eerie musical saws.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

On Friday, the jazz guitarist Jeff Parker wrote on Instagram about his experiences playing with Gadson.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The radio went from news, to jazz, to rap.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds