Below you can watch and listen to a selection of these instruments played by musicians from the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Back to top What are the features of jazz and blues music? Call and ...

When thinking about jazz, it’s impossible to ignore the deep, soulful contributions of Black women who have shaped the genre ...

receiving a special award from Hugh Hefner as one of the outstanding jazz artists of the year. “I’m On My Way” was an early civil rights anthem, a defining moment in Dane’s legacy of artistry and ...

In 2010, singer & composer Ravid Kahalani founded the rare combination of top musicians we now call Yemen Blues. From the start ... is a powerful energy that mixes Yemenite, West African & Jazz ...

Handy became the "Father of the Blues" with his composition ... For example, The Cotton Club, well know for billing popular swing and jazz artists, only allowed white patrons. In another incident, ...

Hampshire's largest jazz and blues festival has announced the formation of a new jazz supergroup. The one-off ensemble, featuring four prominent figures in the jazz world, is set to perform at the ...

drawing jazz and blues enthusiasts from near and far for a funky party in the park! Ahead of the festival, the Highland Area ...