At the end of the day, Carroll admits he’s a live-music guy. He set a goal to record a live recording series captured in the ...

One could argue that the piano is the backbone of jazz music, or the saxophone, for that matter. Names such as Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane have certainly achieved household status. But have ...

“You have to go back. We are all standing on the shoulders of giants." The World of Jazz Trumpet: a Comprehensive History and Practical Application (Hal Leonard) is a first-of-its-kind: The first look ...

The Jazz Foundation of West Tennessee celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month April 11th, 7:30 p.m. at the Ned R. McWherter ...

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Multitasking is an art form for Ivan Trujillo whether he is in San Diego, his hometown of Ensenada, performing at England’s famed Glastonbury festival or some point in between. A tireless trumpeter, ...

The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist goes back to his jazz roots for a new album - Honora - due out in March on Nonesuch records ...

St. Louis born trumpeter/flugelhornist Clark Terry is a household name among jazz lovers and many casual listeners alike. He’ll bring his infectious smile and virtuosic brass technique to the ...

This is FRESH AIR. Our jazz critic Kevin Whitehead has a remembrance of trumpet player Ron Miles. He died at age 58 at home in Denver on March 8. Miles had recorded with such leaders as guitarist Bill ...

Some trumpeters aim to blow you away with their imposing technique; Miles drew the listener in. The performer, who died March 8, specialized in genre-blurring jazz that mixed old and new sounds. This ...