Having so far self-released three studio efforts, French ensemble Ghost Rhythms present their first live album, and debut Cuneiform release, Live at Yoshiwara, recorded in front of a small audience ...

The African Jazz Ensemble may be the best kept musical secret in Memphis. Founded over two decades ago by Ekpe Abioto, they’ve forged a hybrid blend of influences with an impressive roster of players, ...

Just three percussion instruments – the conga, bongos and timbales – transform a big band into a Latin ensemble full of upbeat melodies and unexpected rhythms. The fusion occurs every Thursday night ...

Incoming Signal; Mount Rakan; 24-7; Sky; Kimnara; Enigma; Encore. With Rhythm Riot, the Italian-based German pianist and composer Christian Pabst presents his latest and now sixth album. Recorded at ...

The monthlong Dance Chicago festival closes this weekend with two performances of the second “Jazz Rhythms” program as well as “Finale” on Sunday afternoon and evening and “Dance for Kids, Too!” on ...

Rivers of Rhythm—highlighting the work of The National Museum of African American Music—explores and celebrates the music genres and styles created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. In ...

Even if you’ve never heard of Dave Brubeck, you likely know his music. A contemporary of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, Brubeck may not have the name recognition of those titans of jazz, but his ...

It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing — all you’ve got to do is stagger your timing. For decades, fans of jazz music have debated why some songs have swing — the characteristic swaying ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jazz musician playing on the streets of New Orleans New Orleans’ streets echo with the sounds of brass bands, and iconic venues ...