Mark McLean, composer for the new series based on the beloved book by Kwame Alexander, tells GBH Music's Jazz on 89.7 hosts Al Davis and Va Lynda Robinson about his tunes and the inspiration behind ...

Before turning to the acoustic bass at age 14, he studied piano (with Howard Kasschau, who also taught Nelson Riddle) and trumpet. His otherwise miserable adolescence was brightened by his discovery ...

SOUND ADVICE A Strong Start Some jazz albums begin with a plucked bass or a soaring saxophone solo before backing instruments join in, while others immerse the listener in a wall of sound so quickly ...

On Friday, June 6, Joe Holt, host and jazz piano accompanist for The Mainstay’s First Friday programs, will be joined by The ...

Skullcandy Push ANC Active Review: Skullcandy has always worn its rebel badge with pride — from its loud designs to louder ...

John began composing and performing at age 12. At age 15, he began to play the acoustic bass and at age 16 began the piano. He quickly moved from playing soul and rock to blues, jazz and classical ...

Under the Maple, a local group offering house concerts with folk/traditional acoustic music at private local residences, has ...

Jazz Forum Arts continues its 40th anniversary celebration with 32 free concerts during its annual outdoor summer concert series. Concerts are presented at five outdoor parks along the Hudson River.

A local artist's bringing in musicians from Seattle to play the Moon-Randolph Homestead. Also, the Historical Museum at Fort ...

Catch a superstar jazz trio, legendary industrial metal band and popular Latino comedian on Tucson stages this weekend.

This was a performance of fragility and control, intimacy and grandeur, warmth and distance, held together by Gibbons’ ...