Pharoah Sanders’ 1977 release Izipho Zam (My Gifts) on the Strata-East label is a fascinating listen. Widely regarded as a landmark in the evolution of free jazz, it continues to grow on me—and that, ...

This is Part 2 of my Killing Me Softly jazz piano tutorial, designed for those who found Part 1 challenging. We slow things down, use a metronome, and break down the syncopated rhythms into ...

The DC Jazz Festival returns from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4 with two days of free music on The Wharf and shows all around the city. Whether you want a classy night out or a fun, free daytime activity for the ...

Syracuse Jazz Fest, the northeast’s largest free jazz festival, successfully returned in 2022 after a four-year hiatus. An expanded, five-day lineup this year brought more than 20,000 people to ...