In a candid conversation that bridges the earthly and divine, renowned saxophonist Kirk Whalum unveils the mystical dimensions of jazz, sharing intimate stories of supernatural moments and spiritual ...

At times, tribute performances can feel stuffy — repeating the musical compositions from a particular artist without the flourishes, improvisations or specific tonal vernacular that makes each artist ...

"Tampere is the heart of the Finnish jazz scene," a Helsinki record shop clerk proudly told me, when I announced I was heading north for the former, smaller city's Telakka Jazz fest. "In that case, ...

we checked out some Spiritual Jazz classics, with music by John and Alice Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, Azar Lawrence, Doug and Jean Carn, and others. This week we’ll do the same with world music. Here ...

I am often faced with a conundrum as a regular concert-goer: Do I record a favorite song during the concert as the artist is performing and have the luxury of rewatching the experience as often as I ...

This is FRESH AIR. The harp has never been commonplace in jazz, but it's not a novelty either. In the '50s, Dorothy Ashby pioneered a space for the instrument, mastering bebop, soul, jazz and other ...

Underground Spiritual Game is a Brooklyn-based trio led by bassist Ran Livneh. The group explores the interplay between tone and atmosphere, drawing inspiration from diverse musical forms, natural ...