In the roaring twenties, the world buzzed with jazz rhythms and a spirit of liberation. It was an era when African American artists found their creative voices and sought new horizons beyond the ...

Contemporary and classic jazz, hip-hop, R&B, Chicago house, neo-soul—to Hill, they’re all essential elements of the profound African- American creative heritage he’s a part of... Read more. Place our ...

Quincy Jones took his final breath on Sunday, November 3, at 91, a year after he suffered a severe reaction to food.

We take a look at the phenomenal Phil Schaap Jazz Collection, recently arrived at the university’s Blair School of Music, and ...

It comprises over 61 works by 34 modern and contemporary artists who showcase the convergence of these genres through a ...

Jazz is a genre that emerged out of the late 19th century with its roots in blues and ragtime. The music originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. A port ...