Esperanza Spalding

Both Terence Blanchard and Wayne Shorter realized long-held dreams: they both premiered operas. But more than that, they crumbled walls that have long separated musical genres and communities.

The pair took a close look at the subtexts of Euripides' sad, epic tale of Iphigenia — agency, testosterone, violence, faith — and, through a suite of new music, hold them up to the light.

"Formwela 10" is one of Spalding's more enchanting spells: a shape-shifting chamber invention that ponders the question of what we ask of one another in the course of romantic exchange.

This week's freshest tracks include the latest from Nate Smith, Esperanza Spalding, Joel Frahm, Lauren Henderson and Dave Rempis.

'Iphigenia,' a mythical work-in-progress for several years, pairs music by Wayne Shorter with a libretto by Esperanza Spalding.

Along with some duo magic from Esperanza Spalding and Fred Hersch, and a ray of sunshine from Matt Wilson.Georgia Anne Muldrow (as Jyoti), “This Walk”The…

In the midst of a turbulent and shocking season for the Recording Academy, some signs of stability could be found in the results of the 62nd Annual Grammy…

Christian McBride, Esperanza Spalding and Branford Marsalis are among the jazz and blues artists in the running for the 62nd Grammy Awards. The Recording…

Autumn brings a cornucopia for jazz fans. Must-have albums, can’t-miss festivals, sounds both old and new. WBGO has gathered 88 highlights for your…

Along with new music by Ralph Peterson & The Messenger Legacy, the Mark Dresser Seven, and a supertrio of Dave Douglas, Uri Caine and Andrew Cyrille.…