Even by the standards of a music that prizes individuality, he stood out, as both a musician and a personality.

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The Iridium, New York City's legendary home of jazz, rock, and blues, announces Les Paul Birthday Week , a seven-night celebration honoring the life and legacy of guitar pioneer Les Paul, running June ...

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GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) – Festival organizers for the Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival have announced the dates and performance lineup for the 27th annual event. This year’s festival will take place ...

Jazz performances are happening across Kansas City every day of the year, in night clubs, lounges and concert venues. Whether you're looking for a late-night jam session with a cocktail, or dinner and ...

With hundreds of performances out at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, it's hard to know where to start. So Gambit has some suggestion for bands and musicians to see on opening day at the fest ...

The dates for the 2026 Blues and Jazz Festival in Erie have been finalized. Organizers announced April 10 that the festival will take place at Frontier Park on Aug. 1 and 2. While the festival lineup ...

In postwar America, an epidemic of heroin addiction swept the world of jazz. Greats who developed a habit included John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Miles Davis, and Charlie Parker. Nowadays, jazz has an ...

ST. LOUIS — The National Blues Museum is closing its doors Friday after nearly 10 years in downtown St. Louis, due to ongoing economic challenges and decline in visitors. The museum’s board of ...

BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (WCTV) - Let’s take a look at what’s brewing in Bainbridge. The 6th annual Bainbridge Jazz & Blues Festival is Saturday from noon to midnight. The event will be downtown with more than ...