Join us
During a stellar 50-year career, Coryell became an undisputed great of jazz guitar.
An appreciation of the Soul Queen of New Orleans by her longtime collaborator Scott Billington.
‘Dave Brubeck: A Life In Time’ looks at how the pianist’s life criss-crossed with countless jazz greats, and dives into some lesser-known areas of his life.
The third time was also a charm for the Blue Note star, as 'Not Too Late' entered the US chart at No. 1 on 17 February 2007.
The voice of one of the greatest singers of the 20th century, also a much-loved pianist, was silenced by lung cancer on 15 February 1965.
Blind from birth, pianist George Shearing headed an elite club of British jazz musicians to find fame in the US, his name becoming a byword for “cool”.
Other stars set to perform include Beverley Knight, KC & The Sunshine Band, Amadou & Mariam and The Blind Boys Of Alabama.
Capturing the joyful essence of what it feels like to love and be loved, the best jazz songs are timeless expressions of the deepest emotions.
The far-reaching song inspired the African-American military pilots who fought in World War II, and it went on to enter the Grammy Hall of Fame.
The story of GRP Records goes back to 1976 and the label went on to make an outstanding contribution to jazz over the coming decades.
Louis Armstrong made his first film in Hollywood in 1930, 30 years later he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The record helped Verve to become the quintessential jazz label of the 1950s.
The LP was recorded for a small French label in 1982, soon after Simone moved to Paris, and has only been sporadically available since.
Blossom Dearie created a jazz vocal style that was all her own and ended up as a fixture on the New York Supper Club scene.
The best Natalie Cole songs range from uplifting soul anthems to sophisticated jazz numbers, confirming that she was a versatile performer.
