If you are new to jazz, know nothing about jazz, or are jazz-curious, this list is for you. You may have heard of The Real Book, a “fake” book collection of jazz standards. Think of it as a kind of ...

On Saturday, January 23, my girlfriend Suzanne gave me a surprise advance birthday present of an evening at The Jazz Standard, a top of the line jazz club of somewhat recent vintage on 27th Street on ...

Not sure which jazz tunes to start with? In this video, I break down 25 essential jazz standards—curated specifically for beginners. These songs will help you build a solid repertoire, develop your ...

Join the Pan American Symphony Orchestra for an evening of American jazz nostalgia with Nashville sensation, Jaimee Paul, singing favorites of the 1940’s such as the wartime hit, “We'll Meet Again." ...

While many classic jazz standards live on for decades through countless covers, only a few speak to the queer experience with such profound resonance. “Lush Life” by Billy Strayhorn is a song that ...

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Ryan Truesdell presents the Gil Evans Project in an exciting pre-release concert series at Birdland in New York City, celebrating the upcoming album Shades of Sound: Gil Evans Project Live at Jazz ...

Holly Hofmann, who has performed at the Rancho Bernardo Library many times, is returning on Tuesday evening as part of a jazz trio playing selections from the Great American Songbook. “I’m looking ...

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Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually. The coronavirus has claimed its first major jazz club in New York City, and other venues are in danger of ...