In his early recordings and performances with leaders such as Art Blakey, Lee Morgan, Max Roach, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis, Randy Weston and Gil Evans, during the 60s and 70s, Billy Harper already had a ...

Despite being diagnosed with a brain disorder called normal pressure hydrocephalus, Billy Joel reportedly isn’t looking to ...

The thesis of the lecture was “Why Jazz?” Shelby argued that much of what we call jazz is actually the blues. “Not the blues as ... Shelby is a bassist, composer and director of the ...

Billy Joel is canceling all of his shows for 2025 after being diagnosed with a brain disorder that can cause physical and ...

May’s music losses include Rick Derringer, members of The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, The Amazing Rhythm Aces, The Spinners, ...

Explore the catalog of “The First Lady of Song” with tracks chosen by Valerie June, Yaya Bey, Imani Perry and 13 more writers ...

In March, "The Piano Man" and "Uptown Girl" singer announced that he underwent surgery and had to undergo physical therapy.

When COVID hit, there was no more touring — and no more getting clean. Living in a trailer in Lawrence, he did drugs — mostly ...

The first half of the HBO documentary premiered at the Tribeca Festival on Wednesday night. Joel, who is fighting a brain ...

By Dan StarkThe spirit of jazz is on full display this summer on the East End with “The Jazz Loft @ Southampton Concert ...

Documentaries and fiction films centered on musical artists dominate NYC's 2025 Tribeca Festival, with films devoted to Billy ...

[Early ZZ Top bassist ... drummer’s not cutting it. We need you.’ So, I packed up all my drums and threw ’em in this Volkswagen I had and went down there. I jammed with Billy and Billy ...