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.
Category: Jazz
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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Alto Saxophone
The New York Times – Music:
Almost no other instrument seems so synonymous with jazz as the sax. Listen to some classic alto playing from Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Stitt and more greats.
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Grammy Nominations 2026: See the Full List of Nominees
The New York Times – Music:
Artists, albums and songs competing for trophies at the 68th annual ceremony are being announced on Friday. The show will take place on Feb. 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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How Does SML Make Experimental Jazz Albums? Very Unconventionally.
The New York Times – Music:
The Los Angeles quintet was born onstage, and that’s exactly how it records LPs: by capturing live performances and twisting them, sometimes beyond recognition.
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Jack DeJohnette: 7 Essential Recordings
The New York Times – Music:
The drummer and pianist, who died on Sunday at 83, was a master of many styles and an ever-evolving innovator.
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Jack DeJohnette, Revered Jazz Drummer, Dies at 83
The New York Times – Music:
Endowed with spectacular range, he played with Miles Davis, led New Directions and Special Edition, and spent decades with Keith Jarrett’s Standards Trio.
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Anthony Jackson, Master of the Electric Bass, Is Dead at 73
The New York Times – Music:
Besides his work with pop stars and jazz greats, he is credited with helping to invent the six-string contrabass guitar.
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Danny Thompson, Bassist Who Defied Folk Conventions, Dies at 86
The New York Times – Music:
A bedrock of the idiosyncratic British group Pentangle, he went on to play with a host of luminaries, including Roy Orbison, Eric Clapton and Kate Bush.