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With others and alone, pianist Kenny Barron has a relaxed style that belies his ability to stir up a holy storm at the keys. Most significantly, he spent four years with Dizzy Gillespie in the '60s, leading to work with Freddie Hubbard and Yusef Lateef before he co-founded Sphere. Hear a concert from JazzSet.

This year marks the centennial anniversary of a composer and bandleader who lacked neither audacity, volume nor controversy. Here are five songs from the man who called his music "progressive jazz."

Meet Sarah Hanahan, a rising star on alto saxophone

Toronto-based philosopher Marshall McLuhan's 1967 musique-concrete LP gets a second look.

August is a month for moving at a relaxed pace, so it's a perfect time to seek out a tall cool one and some music to go with it. Here are five tunes to help you find the happily you're ever after.

The summer of 1958 was the season of bossa nova. Fifty years ago, a movement of melody, harmony, lyrics, and rhythm sent a fresh wave of sound throughout Brazil.

At the Kennedy Center Jazz Club bandstand, Harris' vibes run parallel to the edge of the stage and perpendicular to his marimba. Like a boxer in the ring, he works the corner where the keys meet. Hear Harris and his band Blackout pound on OutKast and Jackie McLean in two sets.

The Montclair Jazz Festival announced the lineup for its Downtown Jamboree on Saturday, September 9 including Christian McBride, Antibalas, Steve Turre, Melanie Charles, Person to Person, Edmar Castaneda, Vince Ector, Regina Carter, and Michael Mwenso.

Herbie Nichols (1919-1963) was a visionary jazz pianist and composer who pushed the boundaries of bebop. The under-recognized genius penned the iconic title song, "Lady Sings the Blues," alongside Billie Holiday. Vocal powerhouse Fay Victor celebrates Herbie Nichols on her new album, "Life is Funny That Way." This decade-long passion project marks the first time a full program of lyrics has been written for Nichols' compositions. Victor's stunning vocals – ranging from soulful crooning to exhilarating scat – breathe fresh life into Nichols' timeless melodies. "Life is Funny That Way" is both a love letter to a hidden jazz master and a bold reimagining of his legacy for the 21st century.

Blue Note Presents David Sanborn Tribute Concert and Fundraiser at Sony Hall in New York City on November 25, 2024.