Search results for

On the surface, there might seem to be a world of difference between jazz and bluegrass music. Jazz is predominantly urban and often deals with relatively complex structures, chords and key changes. Bluegrass is predominantly rural and, like blues, often works within fairly predictable structural boundaries. But jazz and bluegrass are more alike than they appear.

Fantasy Records releases a new collection of classic recordings from the 1950s and 1960s, called Jazz for Lovers. Musician and critic David Was reviews the collection, and finds some nice surprises.

Hear the award-winning pianist and vocalist's take on tunes like "I'm Old Fashioned," and a duet with host Marian McPartland on "Blue Monk."

On this episode from 1989, the composer, pianist and song stylist joins McPartland for a duet and some of his own songs.

The guitarist and vocalist joins Marian McPartland to perform standards from "St. Louis Blues" to "Naima."

Remember the late piano master with a 1992 performance and conversation with host Marian McPartland.

Canadian film director Thyrone Tommy talks about his jazz-themed film Learn to Swim

NJPAC announces Top 5 Finalists of the 13th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition

It’s summertime! Celebrate the season of sun and sounds with live music from some of our favorite festivals around the world.

WBGO's Emily Springer reports Carnegie Hall’s interactive “Link Up” concerts make 11,000 NYC students a part of the show