John Hammond was one of the most important tastemakers and gatekeepers not only in the history of jazz but in the larger arena of American music. His work as a producer, talent scout and general ...

Swing is one of the most venerated styles of jazz. The capital "s" differentiates it from the more abstract attribute attainable through virtually any vernacular. Age and so-called "innovation" have ...

Taking the stage Tuesday at Snowmass Village’s Blue Door nightclub, jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon was expected to pass on words of wisdom to the 25 or so young musicians in attendance. But Freelon ...

Following the be-bop innovations of the early to mid '50s and the subsequent popularity of hard bop during the '60s, many of jazz music's elder statesmen found themselves in a very precarious position ...

Katie Gray and Phil Weber sweep across the floor in a whirl of twists and dips. Even through the rapid series of triple steps, backward movements and shifting hands, the couple makes it look easy. In ...

Weekend Sessions, “the most well-behaved festival,” returns in 2026 with another season of cultural gatherings hosted in ...