JAZZ
A Black Harpist Makes Classical Music for the Moment
Charles Overton is using an unlikely instrument to make a big impact.
A Grammy Winner Picks 6 Things That Don’t Suck in 2020
When Grammy winner Joseph Chiccarelli tells you what your ears need to hear, you’d be foolish not to listen.
The Night Nina Simone Danced Nude in a Liberian Disco
The African American songstress forgot her sorrows on a night out during her stay on the West African coast and partied like it was 1999 .
Visiting the 'Hole' That's the Jazziest Record Shop in Lagos
If you’re in Lagos this Record Store Day — or any day — don’t miss this love-filled mecca for old-school Nigerian jazz.
Being Booted by Nancy Sinatra
It was a simple enough gig: Get in, interview Nancy Sinatra, get out.
The Day Jazz Great Max Roach Flipped Out
When a 76-year-old drummer calls you with an ass-beating in mind — yours — you take notice.
This Colonial Enclave Spawned India’s Jazz Age
In Goa, Western musical influences turned this former Portuguese outpost into an unlikely but passionate hotbed of jazz.
The Day Herbie Hancock Met the Electric Piano
When Miles Davis gave his sideman a new kind of keyboard, he changed the history of jazz.
How a Hasty Cover Song Made a Jazz Giant’s Career
An impromptu recording session of remakes produced a Count Basie hit and introduced Kansas City to the jazz world.
Meet the Electric Guitarist Who Gave Benny Goodman a Jolt
Guitarist Charlie Christian was warming up with fellow musicians, waiting for bandleader Benny Goodman, and a smooth jazz classic was born.
When Katty Met Carlos
From the BBC and OZY comes a fresh perspective on the debate about America’s future as a nation and its relation to the world during the 2020 US election.
When Miles Davis and John Coltrane Scandalized Paris
The dup got off to a dissonant start on tour in Europe — but then went on to collaborate during five of the most inventive years in jazz.
How Nina Simone Used Her Musical Art for Racial Justice
This singer, pianist and composer turned her multifaceted artistry — and her anger — into a powerful voice for equality.
