You’ve heard a lot of dance-punk bands, but you’ve never heard one like KOKOKO!, the union of Congolese singer Makara Bianko and French producer Débruit. Bianko’s layered vocals sound like a field ...

When the remodeled Valencia Ballroom reopened in 1934, famed big band leaders who performed there considered it one of the ...

Among my earliest memories, there are two that define the opposing halves of my personality: running wild through a plum ...

"Lindy Hop" is a dance form that originates from the late 1920s. It features elements of jazz, and is more frequently ...

The NEA Jazz Master tenor saxophonist George Coleman is known for his memorable opening solo on Herbie Hancock’s title tune “ Maiden Voyage ” (Blue Note 1965). That hardy muscular sound was his entré ...

On the occasion of Duke Ellington’s 125th birthday, the great composer passes the torch to his modern counterpart, Jason ...

From a popular Bay Area jazz/swing crooner to a a revered chamber quartet playing the stately Kohl Mansion, there is a lot to ...

Capitol Hill's Century Ballroom space, which is changing hands in April, has long been an inclusive place for people to find ...

Famous people from New Jersey have shaped music, film, and sports. Some names are obvious; others might surprise you—see who ...

As Tauranga’s venues, streets, parks, and waterfront come alive with the magic of jazz, the city is set to host an ...

"Detroit has always been a faithful audience, and this is a partnership that we’re going to honor as much as possible.” ...

Steven Bernstein’s Millennial Territory Orchestra (MTO) celebrates its 25th anniversary with a career retrospective at ...