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Craft Recordings’ acclaimed Small Batch vinyl series returns with an audiophile pressing of Thelonious Monk’s Brilliant Corners. A landmark title in the pianist’s celebrated catalog, the 1957 album not only introduces several Monk originals, but also features an all-star line-up of talent, including Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, and Paul Chambers.

Richard Davis, the versatile bass player has died at 93. Davis worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Bruce Springsteen.

The trumpeter is compelling in 1958 accompanied by the leading New Yorkers Johnny Griffin, Al Haig, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones

The service industry is shifting, with more technological advances and the need for more efficiency during a time of staffing shortages.

Residents can attend the inaugural community event--plus earn a free meal--next week in Tuscaloosa.

Sixty years ago, the saxophonist talked of Monk (dry), Blakey (disputatious), Don Byas (drunk), Clark Terry (definite) and others

A new box set compiles the jazz legend's late-life works. Plus: the best jazz releases of the month.

The saxophonist and pianist show striking integration with bass and drums in vinyl reissue of the only three tracks they recorded together

The mural painted by Alloyius McIlwaine depicts the EGOT winner and Sexiest Man Alive, plus opera singer Yasko Fujii. A tribute concert is happening Thursday night.

Grammy-winning singer John Legend and The Fire music venue will be honored with a mural outside of the woman-owned bar on Thursday, May 25. Legend, who was born in Ohio, performed there early in his career while attending the University of Pennsylvania. The venue, which opened in 1999, has also hosted musical acts like Amos Lee, Santigold, Maroon 5, Dr. Dog, Jason Mraz and Damien Rice.