Duke Ellington was one of the most popular and successful jazz ... but the truth is that bands led by top names were undergoing a renaissance. With their kids in college or out of the house and rock ...

Jon Suder demonstrates how his Steinway Spirio, a souped up acoustic player piano, works in his Fort Worth home. He also has ...

“Duke Ellington was a guy who traveled all around the world just based off his talent. And as kids, we knew that it was possible, just because his energy was in the air.” People danced until ...

In celebration of Stevie Wonder's milestone birthday, here are some of his greatest hits, including 'Part-Time Lover' and ...

Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band,” by the hit children’s author with Chesapeake roots, has been adapted for PBS Kids.

In the jazz up and comers of today the hallmarks of improvisation, musicality, humanity and depth are very much present. From Annahstasia to Aron!, here are seven new artists keeping the spirit of ...

I’ve been a fan of tap dancing since I was a kid watching stars like Ruby Keeler ... and subtle references to Duke Ellington’s “It Don’t Mean a Thing.” The music is well played, though ...

Mark McLean, composer for the new series based on the beloved book by Kwame Alexander, tells GBH Music's Jazz on 89.7 hosts Al Davis and Va Lynda Robinson about his tunes and the inspiration behind ...

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A quadruple threat as a saxophonist, flutist, composer and band leader, James Moody left an enduring artistic legacy that is still being celebrated 15 years after his death.

While the world may be familiar with the South Los Angeles roots of Dr. Dre, Serena Williams, Kendrick, and Flo-Jo, numerous ...

Here are Stevie Wonder's 42 best songs of all time, including "Isn't She Lovely," "Higher Ground," "As," "Sir Duke" and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered." ...