Benny Goodman
The Best Jazz Musicians Of All-Time
Looking for a starting place in your journey into jazz? This list of the best jazz musicians includes some of the essential voices of the genre.
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Features4 weeks agoBest Jazz Albums: Essential Albums You Need To Hear
Including career-defining sessions that continue to make their influence felt, the best jazz albums of all time offer a wealth of stunning, must-hear music.
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Playlists2 months ago
The 50 Greatest Live Jazz Albums
Jazz played in a concert hall or a club is, for many, the pinnacle of the art form. Here are the 50 best live jazz albums of all time.
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Features12 months ago
An Unfailing Ear: The Impeccable Taste of John Hammond Sr.
As talent scout, producer, musicologist, broadcaster, journalist and mentor, Hammond helped the world to discover some of the greatest musicians of all time.
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Features1 year ago
Peggy Lee: The Life And Legacy Of A Pioneering Jazz Singer
Peggy Lee’s legacy continues to influence new generations of singers. “We can all learn from her,” says Lee scholar Dr. Tish Oney.
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Artists2 years ago
Gene Krupa
Gene Krupa’s place in the history of jazz will be assured due to the fact that he was the first man to ever use a bass drum pedal in a recording studio...
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New Releases5 years agoDiana Krall Bathes In ‘Moonglow’ From ‘Turn Up The Quiet’ Album
'Moonglow' is the first taste of the Great American Songbook theme on the 13th studio album by Diana Krall, Turn Up The Quiet, out on 5 May, 2017.
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News5 years ago
Farewell Toots Thielemans
Jazz harmonica maestro Jean-Baptiste 'Toots' Thielemans, passed away 22 August at 94. He died in his sleep at a hospital in his home city of Brussels.
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News6 years ago
Ellington, Fitzgerald Jazz Veteran Cooper Passes
Venerable jazz trombonist George “Buster” Cooper, who played with Duke Ellington and for numerous US presidents in a distinguished career, died on 13 May.
