Lately, I have been listening to jazz music more than any other genre both at home and in the store. Most of it is jazz, bop and hard bop from the 1940s through the 1960s. It is the cool jazz, the hot ...

We know. It’s only rock ‘n’ roll, but you like it. But it’s not the only thing. Maybe you want something new. Maybe your ears aren’t what they used to be and you want to give them a rest. Maybe your ...

If you are new to jazz, know nothing about jazz, or are jazz-curious, this list is for you. You may have heard of The Real Book, a “fake” book collection of jazz standards. Think of it as a kind of ...

Jazz guitar…. There is no other pairing of words that strike fear into the hearts of guitar players more than those two. The world of jazz guitar is vast. When we think of the leading players from all ...

No style of music is as intimidating to novices as jazz. The improvisation-heavy arrangements are the polar opposite of the structure that anchors pop, rock, country and R&B. And the dizzying ...

Jazz Guitar for the Absolute Beginner, the debut instructional tome from New York City-based musician Amanda Monaco, is a well-thought out, step-by-step guide for the jazz guitar novice. Monaco starts ...

Why: When the virtual doors to this free class open at 4 p.m. Tuesday, you’d ­better get clicking, as only 100 spots are ­available on a first‑come, first-served basis. Expect them to disappear ...

Most popular genres of music come to fruition in some of the most culturally diverse music scenes and highly-populated cities such as New York, Los Angeles or London, but jazz music developed ...

The band's name is a typical piece of shy Swedish understatement. Its two leaders, guitarist Erik Söderlind and saxophonist Andreas Gidlund, are anything but beginners; they have a great deal of ...

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is a non-stop party of amazing music, food and crafts. Here are some scenes from past years and a few things to look forward to this year. Mud Bath Women ...