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Tony Bennett Duets With Daughter Antonia at Montreal Jazz Fest

Ross Gilmore, Redferns Tony Bennett has gone through various phases in his career. That's not ... Read More »

Peter Brotzmann Honored With Lifetime Achievment Award at Vision Festival

German reedist Peter Brotzmann got his start in the '60s, quickly making a name for himself in the European free jazz and avant-garde music scene. ... Read More »

Lee Konitz at 83: Taking It Slow and Steady on 'Live at Birdland'

Lee Konitz discusses his new album, 'Live at Birdland,' how he stays spry at 83 and his relationship with Charlie Parker. ... Read More »

Chick Corea Plans Month-Long Jam Session for His 70th Birthday

When most people approach their 70th birthday, they start to think about slowing down, if they haven’t already done so. But this is certainly not the case for keyboardist Chick Corea ... Read More »

Bela Fleck and the Flecktones Court 'Danger' With Return to Original Lineup

Bela Fleck and the Flecktones reunited with original member, harmonica player Howard Levy, for their new album, 'Rocket Science.' ... Read More »

Fred Hersch Debuts 'My Coma Dreams' Three Years After Falling Gravely Ill

By now, everyone with a passing interesting in current-day jazz is familiar with the story of Fred Hersch, the HIV-positive pianist who was so ill with pneumonia in 2008 that he was put into a medically induced coma for two months. ... Read More »

James Farm Takes Seed as New All-Star Jazz Band

Spinner chats with all-star jazz band James Farm for this week's All About Jazz column. ... Read More »

Moroccan Jazz Singer Malika Zarra Embraces Her Heritage on 'Berber Taxi'

Moroccan-born jazz singer discusses her heritage and new album, 'Berber Taxi.' ... Read More »

Martial Solal Returns to the Village Vanguard for Intimate Show

Guy Fonck We're the first to admit that we don't follow the European jazz scene nearly as ... Read More »

Medeski Martin and Wood Celebrate 20 Years of Groundbreaking Jazz

Medeski Martin and Wood reflect on their 20 years of groundbreaking jazz. ... Read More »

Alex Skolnick Incorporates Thrash-Metal Origins Into His Jazz Work

After playing in thrash-metal band Testament, guitarist Alex Skolnick is releasing his fourth jazz album, 'Veritas.' ... Read More »

Gretchen Parlato Finds 'Peace of Mind' as a New Breed of Jazz Diva

Gretchen Parlato is not your stereotypical jazz diva. You won't see this singer up on stage dressed in a prom dress, and her beautiful voice doesn't have the impressive range of other some singers out there. ... Read More »

Kurt Elling Puts Jazz Spin on Classic Rock With Producer Don Was

The first time we came across Kurt Elling was in June of 1997 during a guerilla campaign of gigs in the Northeast over a six-week stretch. ... Read More »

Roy Haynes, Master Jazz Drummer, Still Going Strong at 86

Spinner caught up with legendary drummer Ron Haynes to discuss his beginnings in the '40s, his impeccable style and his upcoming album. ... Read More »

David Binney's 'Graylen Epicenter' Marks Creative Breakthrough for Jazz Saxophonist

Courtesy David Binney Alto saxophonist David Binney has been on the New York jazz scene for ... Read More »

Sonny Rollins Strives for Perfection, Recalls Freezing on 'The Bridge'

Born in 1930, Sonny Rollins grew up in the Sugar Hill neighborhood of Harlem and has been at the center of the jazz universe ever since. ... Read More »