New releases from Tyshawn Sorey, Kim Cass, Bill Charlap, Tarbaby, Matthew Shipp, Kris Davis and others are showcasing how a classic format can still feel fresh. By Hank Shteamer Two of the most ...

We asked Samara Joy, Hanif Abdurraqib, Vijay Iyer and others to share their favorite tracks showcasing what might be the most nuanced instrument in jazz. By Marcus J. Moore Over the past few months, ...

As if hearing hold music on a phone call wasn’t enough, you’ll now get to hear it during a video call too, as Microsoft Teams is adding hold music to its web conferencing service. The feature will be ...

The bad news: San Antonio hasn’t had 24/7, on-the-air jazz since the megacorporate-owned smooth jazz station changed its format to “jammin’ hits.” The good news: You can still hear jazz every day; and ...

Canton native and musician Jimmy Baber charted a Billboard No. 1 smooth jazz song earlier this year, "It's Personal." Baber, who performs under the name Jimmy B, will be in Canton this for a CD ...

This year's edition of A Jazz Piano Christmas almost didn't happen. But with the cooperation of the Washington, D.C. city government, the staffs of both NPR Music and the John F. Kennedy Center for ...