Aaron Shaw is one of the “Friends” in Carlos Niño and Friends, and the song titles on the saxophonist and flautist’s new album reflect some the vibey California positivity of that Los Angeles ...

The genre-hopping bass virtuoso has backed Ariana Grande and Herbie Hancock, appeared in Star Wars and become a dedicated boxer. Ahead of his fifth album, Stephen Bruner explains his polymath mindset ...

Crossroads Cultural Connections will present a night of powerhouse songwriting and soul-stirring vocals on Friday, Feb. 20, ...

Sam Rockwell stars in Gore Verbinski’s madcap sci-fi comedy, and the YBA Goat is back with a new exhibition at the Tate Modern ...

Honoring the Organization's 22 Years of Service Providing Transformative Jazz Arts Education JPI’s commitment to ...

Thirsty Merc frontman Rai Thistlethwayte has been recruited by Toto as their new keyboard player and backing vocalist, marking another milestone in his expanding international career.

Chicago’s Umphrey’s McGee is a band with at least two personalities. They like to play catchy melodic songs, and they like to jam out to parts unknown. And of course, they really love doing both ...

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At the Palm Springs International Jazz Festival, an instrument long consigned to the background becomes the through line of a century of jazz history — from New Orleans parades to fusion, funk and the ...

The career of brilliant saxophonist and clarinetist Paquito D’Rivera began in his native Cuba, where he first earned worldwide recognition as a member of the all-star group Irakere. Since coming to ...

February 20, 2026 -- Inspired by world-renowned festivals in Monterey and Montreux, Santa Monica will launch it own International Jazz Festival in May. Billed as "a new force for the celebration and ...