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

Mr. Blumenfeld writes about jazz and Afro-Latin music for the Journal and is the editorial director of Chamber Music America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

This Music May Contain Hope fuses old-school jazz with an orchestra, blues, big band and soul, reflecting what Raye told the BBC last year.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Satchmo was named after Louis Armstrong, a famous jazz musician his grandmother loved.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds