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 ...

Shamek Farrah’s 1974 debut is a highly sought-after rarity, but even his most ardent admirers know little about him. In a rare interview, he tells his story. By Shaun Brady Though it was active for ...

We asked writers, critics and musicians including Meshell Ndegeocello and Angel Bat Dawid to tell us what moves them in Coltrane’s spiritual jazz. By Marcus J. Moore For the past several years, New ...

There comes a moment, then another, on James Brandon Lewis' reading of "Swing Low" when he seems to be carrying on a conversation with himself. The call, from Lewis' saxophone, resembles a velvet ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jazz Dispensary reissues The Visitors’ Motherland via Craft Recordings on AAA vinyl and HD streaming. A long out of print 1976 spiritual jazz album returns. Craft Recordings is bringing one of ...

Our music can sometimes sound like '60s avant-garde, late '60s spiritual jazz, the great guitar- organ soul jazz combos, country, blues, gospel and even rock. Whatever it sounds like, I hope it sounds ...

Percussionist, kit drummer and composer Kahil El'Zabar founded the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble back in 1977. The group's sixteenth album, the gritty, groovecentric and exquisitely lyrical Spirit Gatherer ...