When thinking about jazz, it’s impossible to ignore the deep, soulful contributions of Black women who have shaped the genre into what it is today. From smooth and sultry vocals to bold, ...

Women have always had a lot of the big names in jazz: Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald. These artists broke barriers in the male-dominated genre; the trails they blazed are carried forth ...

“Anyone who is serious about jazz will tell you that George Cables belongs in the pantheon of the greatest jazz pianists.” —All About Jazz One of the essential artists of the piano, George Cables is ...

April is Jazz Appreciation Month and Detroit's Carr Center is shining a spotlight on renowned female jazz artists from Detroit. The Center will host "Great Jazz Women of Detroit: Alice Coltrane, ...

Pianist Sullivan Fortner has been named the recipient of The Gilmore’s inaugural 2026 Larry J. Bell Jazz Artist Award. One of the most prestigious honors in music, the Award was announced at a special ...

The annual Jazz Fest poster is probably the most avidly collected piece of art in New Orleans. The subjects of the souvenir silk screens, from Professor Longhair to Pete Fountain to Dr. John, are our ...