Jazz

Israel September 4

Jazz musician canceled for supporting 50 remaining hostages in Gaza at festival: 'I'm not a politician'

Berlin swing musician David Hermlin said he was canceled from European jazz festivals after asking questions to pro-Palestinian activists and wearing a Gaza hostage pin.

Lady Gaga July 21, 2024

Lady Gaga celebrates Tony Bennett's 'legacy of jazz music' on one-year anniversary of iconic singer's death

Lady Gaga honored her longtime friend and collaborator Tony Bennett and his "legacy of jazz music" on the one-year anniversary of the legendary singer's death.

New Orleans May 7, 2024

With the Rolling Stones headlining, half a million attend New Orleans Jazz Fest

The 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival drew half a million people, making it the second-most-highly attended year in the festival's history.

Louisiana April 25, 2024

New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024 under way; Rolling Stones to headline next week

The 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival began Thursday, and the Rolling Stones are set to headline the event with a long-sold-out performance on May 2.

Louisiana April 8, 2024

R&B icon Clarence 'Frogman' Henry dead at 87

R&B singer Clarence "Frogman" Henry, best known for his 1956 hit "Ain't Got No Home," died Sunday night, with the cause currently unreported. He was 87 years old.

Louisiana March 27, 2024

New Orleans Jazz Fest to feature vibrant cultural showcase and culinary delights

The Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans is gearing up for the 2024 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, which will span two weekends in late April and early May.

Exclusive March 3, 2024

Robert 'Kool' Bell shares Kool & the Gang's big new plans after decades of success

Kool & the Gang's Robert "Kool" Bell is celebrating his band's 60th anniversary and reflecting on his favorite memories over the years.

ENTERTAINMENT March 1, 2024

Rod Stewart embraces swing, country music as rock legend reinvents himself at 79

Rod Stewart is going strong at 79 with new musical ventures. The rock legend recently released a new swing album with Jools Holland and said a country album is "in the pipeline."

New Orleans January 31, 2024

Branford Marsalis appointed artistic director at New Orleans music center honoring his father

Acclaimed composer and jazz musician Branford Marsalis has been named the artistic director for the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music in New Orleans.

US January 2, 2024

Jazz pioneer Les McCann, known for 'Compared to What,' dies at 88

Les McCann, a musician and recording artist known for his contributions to the soul-jazz genre and influential collaborations in the music industry, has died at 88.