For our American readers, a not to miss PBS special airs tonight. A new PBS special brings viewers an inside look at the 2019 All-Star Global Concert from Melbourne, Australia....
In November 2011, UNESCO officially declared April 30 “International Jazz Day”. UNESCO wants to emphasise the importance of jazz and its diplomatic role in the unity...
Last week the Board of Trustees of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz announced that effective January 1, 2019, the Institute will move forward under the name the Herbie...
At the age of 71 you would expect to be reflecting on a long career while sipping a Pina Colada on a beach in the Caribbean. Often not the case with musicians and definitely not...
Jazz and high fashion are not the most likely bed partners however GQ Magazine recently published an expose with jazz greats including Ron Carter, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter...
International Jazz Day is a global celebration, declared by UNESCO in 2011, recognizing the power of jazz music to promote peace, intercultural dialogue and meaningful...
This Friday Herbie Hancock plays the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts (Long Island NY), Now 77, Hancock continues to dazzle while pushing the creative envelope both in the...
Featured Image: Douglas Kirkland Herbie Hancock is a true icon of modern music. Throughout his explorations, he has transcended limitations and genres while maintaining his...
Gent Jazz Festival 2017 held over seven music filled days between 6th and 16th of July. I was one of the 34, 000 people who came to the festival. I was able to spend six days at...