As a pianist, Bobby Timmons had already left a lasting mark on hard bop before recording This Here Is Bobby Timmons in 1960.

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A lot of people are still nursing the post-Jazz Fest hangover, but New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival organizers have already announced the dates for its 2027 edition. Jazz Fest returns to the New ...

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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 ...

As a musician, Joni Mitchell believes you have “two options”. Either stay the same, or venture out into the unknown. Both options, according to the singer, result in scrutiny. Applying that to ...

People often wonder which jazz tunes they should learn first. I have carefully selected 25 of the most important jazz standards, and placed them in an order that I think is good for beginners. GOP ...

Joni Mitchell has announced Joni’s Jazz, a new 61-track compilation tracing her decades-long relationship with jazz. The release brings together recordings from her 1968 debut Song to a Seagull ...

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Joni Mitchell has announced a new jazz compilation album. Titled Joni's Jazz, the forthcoming 61-track, career-spanning collection will arrive September 5 via Rhino in digital, 8LP and 4CD box set ...