Women have always had a lot of the big names in jazz: Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald. These artists broke barriers in the male-dominated genre; the trails they blazed are carried forth ...

When thinking about jazz, it’s impossible to ignore the deep, soulful contributions of Black women who have shaped the genre into what it is today. From smooth and sultry vocals to bold, ...

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Jazz Along the Charles aims to educate and inspire when the free outdoor concert returns to the Charles River Esplanade on Oct. 7. Kicking off the 2023-2024 season for the Celebrity Series of Boston, ...

One of Detroit’s most unique art happenings is an event that takes audiences back nearly a century, immersing music lovers in an environment that brings iconic female jazz singers of the 20th century ...

Multi-platinum jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall will perform at Evansville's Victory Theatre early next year, the venue ...

In a directory of jazz venues in the metro area, Hey Nonny is on few fans’ shortlist. Heck, it may not even crack their long list. But in two short years, the downtown Arlington Heights venue has gone ...

I felt it was my mission to create this platform to celebrate Jazz music. It just so happened that the incredible team we were able to build for Jazz Music Awards consisted of women.” — Wendy F.

"America's Jazz Heritage"--Box. Previously released on various labels. Compact discs. Program notes by Robert G. O'Meally, with bibliography and indexes (127 p. : ill. ; 29 x 14 cm.) laid in container ...

With a singing career spanning over 70 years, Tony Bennett inspired jazz singers across generations. “He taught me so much about great singing, about how to interpret songs, how to invest your heart ...