The New York Times – Music:
A Gen Z reader wants to get into the genre but wonders, “Who should I listen to?”
Category: Jazz
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The Musicians We Lost in 2025
The New York Times – Music:
Listen to songs by pop visionaries, neo-soul luminaries, country-adjacent outlaws and more.
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Michal Urbaniak, Pioneering Jazz Fusion Violinist, Dies at 82
The New York Times – Music:
One of the first jazz musicians from Poland to gain an international following, he recorded more than 60 albums and played with stars like Miles Davis.
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Phil Upchurch, Jazz Guitarist and Sideman to Stars, Dies at 84
The New York Times – Music:
A self-taught session man extraordinaire, he played with a constellation of stars, including Michael Jackson, Curtis Mayfield, Chaka Khan and Dizzy Gillespie.
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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love the A.A.C.M.
The New York Times – Music:
The Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians in Chicago has built community and pushed musical boundaries for 60 years. Hear 13 tracks from this jazz institution.
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Best Jazz Albums of 2025
The New York Times – Music:
The most compelling releases of the year reimagined hip-hop tracks, deep-rooted collaborations and longstanding inspirations.
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In Ephrat Asherie’s ‘Shadow Cities,’ Club Dance Meets Latin Jazz
The New York Times – Music:
Ephrat Asherie’s “Shadow Cities” pairs her group’s adept dancers with live music by the great Arturo O’Farrill.
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A Fats Waller Musical All But Disappeared (Until Now)
The New York Times – Music:
The jazz pianist and composer wrote music for the World War II hit “Early to Bed,” which was running when he died at 39. Two concerts will bring its songs back to life.