ECM regularly tops lists of the best jazz labels though their full name—Edition of Contemporary Music—would argue for a broader scope of content. A substantial number of their most popular albums, ...

Bass is one of the most important instruments in a jazz orchestra, being the foundation of music and the baseline of harmonies and melodies. Bass is generally considered to be a relatively easy ...

LAST YEAR. AND STUDENTS AT FERN CREEK ELEMENTARY RECEIVED A SPECIAL GIFT FROM A LOCAL JAZZ ARTIST AND THEIR TEACHER THIS WEEK, JAMEY AEBERSOLD PAID A VISIT TO THE SCHOOL ON FRIDAY AND TAUGHT KIDS NEW ...

When we think of jazz, we think of instruments — saxophones, pianos, trumpets, trombones, clarinets, bass, drums, and guitars — blending in unpredictable ways to craft listening journeys fit for late ...

The tuba, like the banjo and the accordion, has sometimes had an image problem during the past century. While it has had an important role in classical music and early New Orleans jazz, the tuba has ...

A new musical instrument drive aims to provide local kids with the gift of music while encouraging early spring cleaning.

We’ve done a lot of listening back. So where is jazz today? Writers and musicians including Sonny Rollins, Melanie Charles and Terri Lyne Carrington share their favorites from this millennium. By ...

Fifth grader Javae Kirlew took a few moments to situate his lips against the mouthpiece of his new trumpet Wednesday afternoon before he found the sweet spot. Then he blared along with five of his ...