His smooth, soulful alto saxophone sound ... stardom began with stints in the bands of Stan Kenton. Like so many jazz musicians that worked in the 50s – including many of the best jazz ...
The WSWS recently spoke to master musician Charles McPherson about the relationship between music, art and society.
With ‘Face To Face,’ Blue Note organist Baby Face Willette brought a distinctive sound and a new dynamism to jazz ...
"I was between (saxophone) and the trumpet," the Lockwood ... in full Elvis regalia - to watch Longero solo with Lockwood’s jazz band. Even grandpa can’t believe how far his grandson has ...
Lockwood senior Landon Longero didn't know whether to choose the saxophone or trumpet in 5th grade. So he turned to Elvis Presley for some help.
There is an old saying here in the UK: “One’s man muck is another man’s brass”, and, in the arena of jazz – especially in ...
Ragtime genius Reginald Robinson will play the Dawes House's vintage Steinway on Feb. 8. Black History Month is in full swing ...
You've seen Braxton Cook in this space before, but never out front. The alto saxophonist transforms the Tiny Desk with his ...
This music icon looked nearly unrecognizable as she arrived at the 2025 Grammys held at LA's Crypto.com Arena on Sunday.
One of these iconic bands is the hard-rocking Hydra, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this Sunday at Rockafellers PJ ...
The Scout staff has created a list of its favorite songs to listen to as we welcome the month of February, along with explanations and descriptions.