Ironically, fusion was, on the one hand, largely a concern for jazz participants and observers even though they largely denied its value or any valid connection to "real jazz." On the other hand, ...

If one wonders how two of the most quintessential American icons relate to each another, consider this thought by one of New Orleans' favorite sons: “Jazz is democracy in action," said Wynton Marsalis ...

Bassist Charlie Haden talks with Roy Hurst about his role in the creation of the genre known as "free jazz." Haden's latest CD is Land of the Sun.

“Afro Cuban Rhythm is akin to the joy of the man who has discovered fire.” That’s a quote that has been attributed to Dizzy Gillespie, but regardless of whether he actually said it, he more than ...