The free Labor Day weekend festival drew more than 300,000 people to downtown Detroit while expanding its international reach.

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Buddy Rich solos heard in "Channel 1 Suite," "The Impossible Drum Solo," "West Side Story Medley," and these live performances cement his place in rock history.

‘The Roulette Years’? Three seemingly innocent words that conceal shedloads of derring-do. Roulette Records was a company founded in 1957 by George Goldner, Joe Kolsky, Morris Gurlek, Phil Kahl and Mo...

Jazz history is littered with “damned souls”. These are the troubled individuals who struggle with drink, drugs and debt while living in chronic insecurity, always on the move from one failed relation...

Major labels are investing in licensed AI while escalating copyright litigation. BMG and Concord are moving toward a four-million-song catalog. SoundCloud is betting that fans will still buy music dir...

Twelve of the nation’s most promising young jazz musicians will travel to Vail this Labor Day week to participate in the 31st annual Vail Jazz Workshop, an intensive, musical residency that has helped...

Solos played by musician Brad Mehldau on Piano

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Solos played by musician Pat Metheny on Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Each image tells a story, offering insight into one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century

Flugelhorn player Dimitri Matheny salutes the Pacific Northwest, his community, and his father on his 2022 album "Cascadia."

One of my favorite Brian Eno quotes, or rather one that became an Oblique Strategy, is “Honor Your Mistake as a Hidden Intention.” (Or to be pedantic, the original version was “Honor Thy Error...”).

Bassist Miroslav Vitouš, a founding member of Weather Report, helped shaped the electric jazz landscape with his musical approach and pivotal collaborations.

This is a book of photographs taken at the recording sessions described above (and elsewhere) during the early 1960s. Before receiving this book I already had several others consisting mainly of photo...

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The South African musician's "Mannenberg" was often called his country's unofficial anthem during the final years of apartheid.

Leo Sidran explores the newly unearthed treasure trove from the archives of photographer Steve Schapiro, a photo book entitled "Jazz" offering a priceless look inside the happenings of jazz in 1960s N...

The Lighthouse Cafe became a meeting point for the West Coast jazz scene, a place where an entirely new sound emerged and flourished.

The legendary jazz saxophonist, who collaborated with the likes of Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk, created a form that was thrillingly risky, impetuous, and uncertain. By the end of a six-plus-decade...

Favorite Things”] is a definitive work that everyone knows, and anyone can listen to, and the fascinating story of its evolution is something everyone can share and enjoy.' The song is accessible, a c...

A 14-Day Road & Sea Adventure May 12 – 25, 2026

A look at the way we talk about history like the worst aspects of it happen by mistake via the history of the Cotton Club, the premier jazz club of New York.

Frank Sinatra has worked with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, and Aretha Franklin, but it was two other geniuses he was most proud to work with.

Featuring Francis Wolff’s photography and Reid Miles’ typography, the best Blue Note album covers influenced mainstream graphic design.

Legendary Drummer Peter Erskine Announces Peregrine, A Sublime Tribute to Analog Sound & Musical Legacy Recorded at Chicago’s Historic Reelsounds Studio, Peregrine features the Grammy winning drummer ...

Vinyl sales grew nearly 10% in 2025 to reach $1 billion in sales for the first time this century, according to a new industry report.

Whether you’re in town for Mardi Gras, or seeking authentic jazz performances, New Orleans music is the gift that keeps on giving.

Founded in 1939 by Alfred Lion, Blue Note is loved, respected and revered as one of the most important record labels in the history of music.

The ten‑song collection blends soulful storytelling with Thompson’s mission‑driven artistry, offering messages of support for people battling cancer.

Brands are tuning their products for sustained emotional engagement, and that's a good thing.

Famed jazz musician Ken Peplowski sadly passed away at 66 before taking the stage to perform.

Blue Note is an iconic jazz label, so we've put together a list of its greatest albums. Check out our picks from the label's catalogue here.

We at UKJN were rooting for Nick Smart: "Some Days Are Better: The Lost Scores – Kenny Wheeler Legacy Featuring The Royal Academy of Music Jazz Orchestra & Frost Jazz Orchestra", representing the culm...

Captured live on ‘Sinatra At The Sands,’ The Chairman delivered a performance that made everyone in the room think they’d hit the jackpot.