Dizzy Gillespie

Apr 20

A Royal Birthday Party for the First Lady of Jazz, Ella Fitzgerald

NYC is throwing legendary jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald a 100th birthday party fit for a queen.

By Will Friedwald

Apr 13

‘Chasing Trane’ Illuminates the Spirit of John Coltrane

Director John Scheinfeld’s latest film, Chasing Trane, isn’t just another jazz documentary—it’s more like a history lesson with heart.

By John Kruth

Mar 14

Exploring the Meanings of Time and Freedom in Jazz

Jazz at Lincoln Center has been exceptional this season, but that’s hardly surprising: Wynton Marsalis has had a potent inspiration.

By Will Friedwald

Dec 19

The 5 Best Live Jazz Albums of 2016

By Ron Hart

Oct 8

New York City’s Jazz Musicians One Step Closer to Justice

By Alexandra Villarreal

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