For those of us engaged in trying to understand it, the history of jazz turns out to be much more than a study of this extraordinary American music. Jazz has offered a precise prism through which ...

The chapter “Our Mainstream Jazz” describes how, by 1970, jazz gained a modernist, formalized sensibility after the influence ...

Another reminder — with live musical demonstrations on stage — is coming to Kiggins Theatre. As part of its ongoing History on Tap collaboration with the Clark County Historical Museum, Kiggins will ...

Kansas City’s American Jazz Museum was little more than a dream at the time. It had neither a name nor a location. But Berkley and others felt it wise to start acquiring artifacts like those flicks ...

Crosby Kemper full conversation discussing the importance of this vibrant center for Black history and culture with NLBM President Bob Kendrick, American Jazz Museum’s Muriel Boyd, and authors ...

Wabash; Jimmy Rowles; Mr. Brubeck; My Shining Hour; Cave of the Heart for Bill Evans; Cherokee; Bach Cello Suite/Yesterdays; Triple Play; Ballade for Very Tired and VEry Sad Lotus Eaters; If Dreams ...

Jackson Pollock's action painting technique reflected the improvisation, freedom, and rhythm of the jazz music he loved. Looking for more? Visit Smithsonian Jazz at the National Museum of American ...

The Denver Nuggets picked up their 18 th win of the season on Monday night after defeating the Utah Jazz 132-121 ... became just the sixth trio in the history of the NBA to record 10 or more ...

Kansas City’s American Jazz Museum was little more than a dream at the time. It had neither a name nor a location. But Berkley and others felt it wise to start acquiring artifacts like those ...