We asked Samara Joy, Hanif Abdurraqib, Vijay Iyer and others to share their favorite tracks showcasing what might be the most nuanced instrument in jazz. By Marcus J. Moore See more of our coverage in ...

Miles Davis is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of jazz music. Over the course of his career, he had a significant impact on jazz piano, jazz composition, and jazz ...

He was known for his laid-back style and for his influence on, among others, Miles Davis, who once said, “All my inspiration comes from Ahmad Jamal.” By Eric Grode See more of our coverage in your ...

Jazz can sound confusing at first, especially when every album feels completely different. But the best jazz albums for beginners make the genre easier to enjoy with smooth melodies, memorable rhythms ...

For most jazz performers, a song is part of a performance. For Ahmad Jamal, each song was a performance. Over the course of a remarkable eight-decade career, Jamal, who passed away Sunday at the age ...