The recordings, compositions and stories of Bown are limited. But they reveal a woman who, at the piano bench, swung with command, expression, and skill.

On April 16th 2026, the Louisiana State Museum, and the New Orleans Jazz Museum will unveil "The First Piano Professors and the Lost Music of Early New Orleans". An exhibit that reveals groundbreaking ...

The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra will step into the world of hot swing with a rhythmically rich concert that pays ...

Over four decades, Sayre taught students ranging from 7 to 77, blending music theory, history, and technique. Her final recital in May will mark the end of a career that shaped hundreds of lives.

The New Orleans Jazz Museum, along with the Louisiana State Museum and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, will reveal “The ...

She’s performed with Paula Abdul and on Royal Caribbean cruise ships, but has never experienced anything like what’s inside the KCK interactive art exhibit.

Mar. 10—After stepping away from the spotlight for almost a decade, Latin jazz musician Julie Brand is ready to reclaim it. Brand and All That Jazz will take the stage at the 4th Corner Speakeasy on ...

Every once in a while, a single instrument arrives and rewrites the rules. Not just for music, but for culture itself. Think about it. A strip of brass and a few keys gave birth to jazz. A solid block ...

All 20 color plates from Henri Matisse’s “Jazz” book are on view at the Art Institute of Chicago for the first time since being acquired by the museum in 1948.

You'll get access to an ad-free website with a faster photo browser, the chance to claim free tickets to a host of events ...

And then, an out-of-towner called Bill Royston came to Reading to become the executive director of Berks Arts Council (now ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. The Athens-based jazz collective Swing Theory brings a post-1940s jazz style to the ...