For three days in August, downtown San José, California, was the epicenter of some great music in the SF Bay...
The Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference 2026 returns for its third edition from September 25 to 27, bringing together musicians, educators, students, and audiences to celebrate the...
At a moment when creative work is increasingly mediated by algorithms, digital shortcuts and frictionless convenience, Emilio Solla offers an eloquent argument for something more tangible....
Few musicians have expanded the sound of modern jazz as profoundly — and as joyfully — as Airto Moreira. Born in Itaiópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil, on...
Introduction: The Rhythmic Map of José Guzmán For guitarist and composer José Guzmán, the distance between the academic rigours of a Doctoral degree and the street-level...
April 24, 1955 – December 14, 2025 A great soul has departed, leaving behind a luminous legacy etched in prose. Raul da Gama was more than...
The saxophonist reflects on 20 years with his quartet, documenting live magic, and why some things can’t be rushed When Miguel Zenón stepped onto the Village...
There is an inherent problem with the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest, it is impossible to see all of the artists one wants to see. So,...
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue — A Mardi Gras street party transplanted to Montréal, brass and funk igniting the downtown heart of the city. For forty-five...
In 2025, Latin Jazz Network [www.latinjazznet.com] proudly marks its 25th anniversary—a milestone that celebrates a quarter-century of passionate advocacy for Latin jazz and the creative voices...
“Afro-Puerto Rican Jazz” maps how enslaved Congolese people preserved their musical heritage in Puerto Rico, establishing rhythmic connections that still influence jazz today In his Brooklyn...
When most people think of jazz, their minds drift straight to Manhattan—Harlem jam sessions, dimly lit clubs in the Village, or upscale Midtown lounges. For years,...
A Contemporary Love Letter to Cuban Musical Heritage With Caminando piango piango, their fourth studio release, Orquesta Faílde reaffirms its status as one of Cuba’s most...
Jazz music is widely regarded as one of America’s most remarkable cultural contributions to the world. Known for its freedom of expression, spontaneous improvisation, and collaborative...
In 1964, the legendary jazz trumpeter John “Birks” Gillespie, affectionately known as “Dizzy,” announced that he was running for President of the United States. The idea...
