Ever since the end of the First World War, France has been a center of activity and a place of honor for American jazz musicians who were often denied both—as w... Read More.
As with so many alto saxophonists who forged their careers during the Fifties, Julian Cannonball Adderley was influenced by Charlie Parker. But it is to his cre... Read More.
Women in jazz have contributed throughout the many eras of jazz history, both as performers and as composers, songwriters and bandleaders.
While women such as ... Read More.
The anniversary of the first jazz recording 100 years ago also marks the beginning of debates that are still ongoing, writes Christian Blauvelt.
The five membe... Read More.
Remembering Donald Byrd (RIP 1932-2013); an American jazz and rhythm & blues trumpeter, and educator, who spanned generations; as a sideman for many other j... Read More.
For the ones who not yet met Dave Harrington, he is a multi-instrumentalist, producer and one half of the electronic music duo Darkside, along with Nicolas Jaar... Read More.
Miles Ahead - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features 11 essential tracks spanning 1956 to 1981, select dialogue from the film featuring Cheadle in characte... Read More.
Jez Nelson presents a documentary on one of jazz's most sacred recordings – saxophonist John Coltrane's masterpiece, A Love Supreme. This programme was original... Read More.
A special Melt Mix mixtape from Théo De Gueltzl, who's been on the road catching beautiful photographs and creating a series of mixes as he winds his way over t... Read More.
