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Breathe in sound and silence through guided meditation as you listen to music more viscerally than ever before, meditating to the playing of jazz pianist Fred Hersch, guided by Matthew Weiner, Associate Dean in the Princeton University Office of Religious Life. This is a FREE, unticketed opportunity to indulge in attentive, focused, and mindful listening. No prior experience with meditation necessary. If desired, attendees may bring floor seating (mat/cushion/etc); seating will be on stage, with chairs provided. Capacity is limited, and we advise participants to arrive early. Doors to the hall...

Before experiencing pianist Fred Hersch in concert and conversation as part of Princeton University Concerts’ new “Healing with Music” series, come to the Princeton Garden Theatre to get to know this legendary musician and exquisite human through a screening of The Ballad of Fred Hersch, the award-winning documentary by Charlotte Lagarde and Carrie Lozano. A post-screening discussion with Fred Hersch will follow. The Ballad of Fred Hersch is an intimate portrait of one of today’s foremost jazz pianists. With more than 30 albums and 15 Grammy nominations, Hersch is internationally rev...

While it’s true that country and jazz have come a long way in recent years, the number of successful and popular out artists in those genres pales in comparison to others. Here are a few notable acts, some who’ll soon perform in the Bay Area.

Will Layman rounds up the best new jazz albums and cocoons with jazz documentaries, 'Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues' and 'Ron Carter: Finding the Right Notes'.

Caelan Cardello started with the cello, switched to piano, and hasn’t left the keyboard. January 28, he was at the Jazz Kitchen, now celebrating its twenty-ninth season at the southeast