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Piano prodigy who attended Juilliard aged eight and was known for swinging the classics was also adept at jazz proper and civil rights protest

The ethos of Son Lux has always been of allowance-absorption. Anything discovered or stumbled upon that perks the ear can be engaged if it enriches the dynamism of the work.

Since 1960, 82-year-old jazz saxophonist Archie Shepp has played saxophone and piano on at least 100 different releases, almost all as leader or co-leader.

Drummer Tony Allen helped establish Afrobeat as a politically charged, socially conscious, eminently danceable musical force. 

The Over-the-Rhine Festival returns this month, along with adult-only outdoor screenings, provocative new releases, and a cluster of super-hip rock docs.

Publication with a focus on independent film, offering articles, links, and resources.

Tonights Jazz Feature is by a fine pianist/composer who literally played with everyone of importance from Charles Mingus, Max Roach, John Coltrane to Billie Holiday and many more. Mal was the "house pianist" for Prestige Records in the mid and late 50s and recorded prolifically as a sideman and leader. Tonights album is arguably his finest as a leader up to the time yet it is unfairly overlooked. It was done on March 20, 1958 at RVG Studios. His trio has Addison Farmer on bass and Albe...

The visionary show, running at the Art Institute of Chicago until July 24, further illuminates the expansive work of the late photographer and writer.

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

A fount of knowledge for the jazz community, the trombonist and living legend is shaping the next generation of Seattle musicians.