The Los Angeles quintet was born onstage, and that’s exactly how it records LPs: by capturing live performances and twisting them, sometimes beyond recognition.

This Japanese jazz bar is one of those rare Midtown spots that makes you forget you’re half a mile from Auntie Anne’s in Penn ...

Primarily through direct sampling, hip-hop music provides a blatant tapestry of historical information that the listener can ...

That lounge concept dates back to the late 1950s and ’60s, when the Vegas lounge underwent a transformation from drab, after-hours den to nightlife institution. Showcasing original acts like the Mary ...

Pharoah Sanders’ 1977 release Izipho Zam (My Gifts) on the Strata-East label is a fascinating listen. Widely regarded as a landmark in the evolution of free jazz, it continues to grow on me—and that, ...

Beyond jam bands, Hulaween festival brings a well-rounded lineup of stellar acts to Live Oak, including iconic trio Digable ...

The drummer and pianist, who died on Sunday at 83, was a master of many styles and an ever-evolving innovator.

Jeff Mills’ memories of his first performance in Cork are a blur. It was 1996 and the Detroit DJ, producer and composer – then known as the wizard of electronic music – was touring his acclaimed ...

Charlie Puth reimagined his hits and deep cuts with the first of his four-night residency at Los Angeles' Blue Note.

With hits like “Brown Sugar” and “Untitled (How Does It Feel),” D’Angelo left a lasting mark on neo-soul. Here are 10 unforgettable tracks that showcase his genius. D’Angelo, the four-time Grammy ...

Curious from birth, Fiona is a music writer, researcher, and cultural theorist based in the UK. She studied her Bachelor of Music in London, specializing in audiovisual practices, and progressed to a ...

Nevertheless, there’s a new box set, 61 tracks and just under five hours long, called Joni’s Jazz that pulls tracks from 1968’s Song To A Seagull all the way up to 2023’s At Newport, recorded at the ...