Composer Philip Glass remains a leading figure in American classical music after a fruitful career spanning six decades. Creator of symphonies, chamber music, operas and soundtracks, Glass has ...

In a recent study at Johns Hopkins, jazz musicians improvised with each other while sitting in MRI machines. No doubt many of them were used to playing in tight spaces, but this was, all the same, odd ...

Recognized in her native Japan as a jazz prodigy (in the 5th grade she was already transcribing Bud Powell solos), Ayako Shirasaki while yet a pre-teen won many prizes including the Grand Prize at the ...

We asked Samara Joy, Hanif Abdurraqib, Vijay Iyer and others to share their favorite tracks showcasing what might be the most nuanced instrument in jazz. By Marcus J. Moore Over the past few months, ...

Legendary pianist and composer Dave Brubeck (1920-2012) was famous for his iconic recordings of jazz classics like “Take 5,” “In Your Own Sweet Way” and “Blue Rondo a la Turk.” But Brubeck had another ...

Fans of such choice MMW titles as Tonic, Farmer’s Reserve and the recent Free Magic can heartily attest to keyboardist John Medeski’s affinity for the acoustic arena. But fans can now hear him take ...

Jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis and pianist Joey Calderazzo’s much-anticipated duo album of original music is absolutely marvelous, with a mix of foot-tapping numbers like “One Way” and beautiful ...

Jazz, a genre born from the African-American experience, was once considered exclusively for Black artists. However, a group of talented White musicians dared to challenge this notion. Their unique ...

Please contact the music department for more information. EMUS 1437/3437/5437 (1)–Jazz Combo Please contact the music department for more information. EMUS 3642 (3)–History of Jazz Studies the ...

The piano continues to mesmerize audiences worldwide through the hands of today’s most talented musicians. From concert halls to streaming platforms, piano players of the 21st century shape our ...