This is FRESH AIR. In the 1970s, influential musicians such as Ornette Coleman began combining free jazz and electric funk. Three notable vets of free funk bands periodically team up to get ...

Well when looking at the mindblowing Funk phenomenon which surely lent a brand new sheen to jazz when there were at least three or four different styles in vogue i.e. cool jazz, straight-ahead jazz, ...

While it is generally agreed that the birthplace of jazz is New Orleans and that it was first performed there in the early 1900s, it’s not the only music style to come out of the Crescent City.

Since its emergence at the beginning of the 20th Century from African musical heritage, jazz music has been an incredibly influential part of American culture. Take a listen to some of the various ...

Music lovers be alert: Ridgefield will host its first ever Jazz, Funk and Blues Weekend Sept. 13-16. The jazz-rock fusion band Project Grand Slam leads off the four-day weekend on Thursday, Sept. 13, ...

Want wine, live jazz, and plates that hit the spot? Funky Tiger Lagos brings a rustic New York–style bar vibe to Lekki with cocktails, smoky jollof, and nights that stretch till mama calls. Lagos is a ...

Albums like To Pimp a Butterfly and 1999 blend jazz harmonies with sharp lyricism, proving the genre’s deep connection. Hip-hop may keep evolving, but funk and jazz remain its heartbeat, fueling its ...

The rise of Los Angeles-based saxophonist Kamasi Washington was easily the biggest jazz story of the past 18 months. Following the release of his aptly titled three-disc recording, “The Epic” ...

Jazz legend Herbie Hancock will take the stage May 8 at Palm Beach’s Glazer Hall for a concert featuring works from his ...

A live big band showcase featuring student and professional musicians performing a mix of jazz, funk, Latin and blues took ...

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