Laufey is being honored at Variety’s 2024 Hitmakers event as the Crossover Artist of the Year. Much of the jazz world seems pleased enough to claim her, as there was no resistance when her sophomore ...

The Grammy Award-winning singer and musician had rigorous classical training. Now she's making music that crosses genres: ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Louis Armstrong is undoubtedly one of the most influential musicians in American history. A towering figure in jazz and popular music, Armstrong’s gravelly voice, impeccable trumpet ...

When we think of powerful pop and rock ‘n’ roll, we typically imagine an instrument that can make a lot of noise: guitars, bass, drums, even a growling saxophone if you’re in the right mood (or decade ...

Jazz musician Chuck Mangione, who had one of the biggest pop-jazz instrumental crossover hits of all time with “Feels So Good” in the 1970s, died Tuesday at age 84. The death was reported by multiple ...

It started with handwritten original big band music and a love of jazz. Sara Vaas went home to Ohio in 2021 and came back with a handful of compositions by her grandfather, a jazz musician who played ...

Grammy-winning singer Gregory Porter will bring his smooth mix of jazz, soul, and gospel to New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s Prudential Hall this month. Fans can expect a powerful, heartfelt ...