By 1956, the middle class was absorbing American music and ... The Modern Jazz Quartet had ... but will always be best remembered as the pianist and musical director of the most successful jazz group ...

Kamasi Washington, a master of contemporary jazz music, will take his talents to downtown Miami this winter. The Los ...

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The country's top jazz musicians released exceptional recordings this year, filled with compelling compositions and ...

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Nocturne hosts live music five nights a week with some of the best in local jazz talent, who sometimes play monthly residencies; nationally known jazz musicians like Jeff Hamilton play there ...