Though much of the allure of jazz lies in its possibilities of in-the-moment conversations among musicians, solo albums turn the spotlight on the music’s possibilities for personal expression. This ...
For a lot of years, Vera Brandes couldn’t listen. Not once had she heard the bestselling solo jazz album of all time—Keith ...
From Best New Talent in 1998 to Best Musician and Best Album of 2006 in Italy's Jazz Musica magazine polls, it is safe to say that Stefano Bollani's star is in the ascendancy. Piano Solo, his second ...
You don’t need a full band to bring a jazz standard to life, just three key techniques. In this video, I’ll show you how to ...
If solo might seem to suggest simple, then it would probably be best not to jump to conclusions. In the right hands, one instrument is capable of as much wide-scale drama as an orchestra. Komeda : ...
Both a gifted producer and classically trained jazz pianist, Kiefer Shackelford is a uniquely 21st-century kind of musician. Equally comfortable laying down a fiendishly nimble piano solo as he is ...
Werner named his new album after his state of mind when he's improvising. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead says Werner's piano sings with the voice of experience. This is FRESH AIR. Jazz pianist Kenny ...
Japanese jazz pianist Hiromi will release her highly anticipated new album, "Spectrum," on Sept. 18. By Billboard Japan Japanese jazz pianist Hiromi will release her highly anticipated new album, ...