Veteran craftsman is respected by some of the biggest names in rock and jazz, despite facing institutional barriers as one of very few black luthiers in the industry
"There was never one hint of competition; it was all inspiration," Hancock says, looking back on more than 50 years' worth of collaboration with his friend and fellow pianist after Corea's death
Late percussionist's radical approach galvanized everyone from Lou Reed to Albert Ayler, and built a bridge between music and the healing arts
In a trying year for the genre, there was still a ton of new music to explore. Here are some possible routes
Radha Blank explains the crucial role of hip-hop and jazz music in the creation of the soundscape for her directorial debut, intended as a love letter to New York
From Prince's peak opus to a revelatory jazz show at a California high school
Watch the guitarist and Chic leader go deep on the jazz masterpiece that topped his ballot for Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums survey
In honor of the pianist's centennial, Brubeck Editions will issue Time OutTakes, an album featuring alternate versions of iconic 1959 tracks
Following an acclaimed 2018 reissue, the saxophonist, flutist, and composer renews his commitment to a fervent and soulful sound
For more than 30 years, the maverick composer has been splicing genres and unifying disparate scenes. Zorn and collaborators from Mike Patton to Bill Frisell reflect on why music has never been the same
