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When Frank Nguyen's sister heard "Home," after her brother's passing, it felt like he was sending a message to his family.

For "Let Me Tell You 'Bout It," drummer Joe Farnsworth talks with Greg Bryant about his career path, pandemic perseverance, and a new album, Time to Swing.

In the 1940s, saxophonist Don Byas (1912-1972) was a pivotal player, but he's no longer well known. James Carter brings back Byas's glorious sound, in a tribute with the Jazzorchestra of the Concertgebouw recorded live at the 2006 North Sea Jazz Festival.

Since 2000, Dianne Reeves has won four Grammy's for Best Jazz Vocal Album, and that's record-setting in itself. So it is with the deepest respect and highest anticipation that Dee Dee Bridgewater introduces Dianne Reeves, at the 2006 Monterey Jazz Festival on JazzSet.

The phenomenal Bireli Lagrene can play anything, but his music extends a vital French tradition. The French guitarist has celebrated the hot club jazz of Django Reinhardt ever since the release of his first CD at age 13. Here, Lagrene performs with the Lausanne Big Band at a concert recorded in Switzerland.

When trumpeter Charles Tolliver talks about his high-octane big band, he uses phrases like, "The key is in the ignition; we're ready to go!" It's a perfect connection to the theme behind his performance at the Detroit International Jazz Festival: "Music on All Cylinders."

Drummer Louis Hayes leads the Cannonball Adderley Legacy Band in a musical tribute to one of the most popular groups of the 1960s. Hayes is just the man to revive the hard-bop tunes, as he spent his 20s with the legendary alto sax player. Hear the concert recorded by JazzSet.

The inaugural Jazz Train to the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival featured live music and fun

Doug Doyle and David Roth share photos from the 13th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, held September 14-17, 2023

The Bethany Jazz Vespers Concert Series in Newark announces lineup that includes Bill Charlap, Sullivan Fortner, Camille Thurman, Matthew Whitaker and Tyreek McDole.