Chet Baker

Shelly Manne, Remembering A Jazz Drumming Giant

One of the greatest jazz drummers ever, Shelly Manne appeared on countless records and enjoyed a celebrated career as a Hollywood movie musician.

Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, composers of My Funny Valentine

Features2 months ago

‘My Funny Valentine’: Rodgers & Hart’s Evergreen Ballad

The story behind one of the most enduringly popular gems from the Great American Songbook.

In-Depth2 months ago

Taking Notes: How Musical Nostalgia Creates Future Sounds

From the 20-year rule to stylistic homage and outright appropriation, nostalgia has always played a part in musical evolution.

Best Jazz Singers Of All Time: Frank Sinatra

Features2 months ago

The 50 Best Jazz Singers Of All Time

From loud, robust voices to delicate and refined ones, vocal gymnasts and smooth balladeers, the 50 best jazz singers ever is a varied and stunning list.

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In-Depth4 months ago

Cover To Cover: The Story Of The Great American Songbook

Everyone from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga has sung from The Great American Songbook – classic songs so familiar they are woven into our cultural fabric.

Features5 months ago

Godfather Of Fusion: A Salute To Larry Coryell

During a stellar 50-year career, Coryell became an undisputed great of jazz guitar.

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News6 months ago

Blue Note Announce New Titles In Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series

The schedule includes classic titles from artists including Andrew Hill, Dexter Gordon, Hank Mobley, Wayne Shorter and many more.

News7 months ago

Chet Baker’s Iconic Riverside Recordings Gets Vinyl Reissue

The four featured albums include ‘It Could Happen to You,’ ‘Chet Baker in New York,’ ‘Chet’ and ‘Chet Baker Plays the Best of Lerner and Loewe.’

Features7 months ago

Best Chet Baker Pieces: 20 Jazz Essentials

An introduction to the man who brought an elegant style and rhythmic grace to the trumpet, in addition to a fragile, unique singing voice that made him a jazz celebrity.

Music Quizzes1 year ago

Stan Getz Quiz

How well do you know one of the 20th century's finest saxophonists? Test your knowledge with our quiz!

Features1 year ago

Time After Time: The Lasting Legacy Of Chet Baker

The iconic poster boy for the West Coast cool school, Chet Baker left a profound mark on jazz in his 40-year career.

In-Depth1 year ago

The Overlooked Musical Pioneers You Really Should Know

Being ahead of their time, too offbeat for mass consumption, or through plain old bad luck – some artists became wildly influential without becoming household names.