Filters Applied:
Renowned jazz trumpeter Dr. Jesse McGuire has played "The Star-Spangled Banner" for the Phoenix Suns then the Arizona Diamondbacks since 1989.
| Keywords | sportsentertainmentbaseballmlbcelebrationmusicperformancenational-anthemdiamondbacksarizonajazzjesse-mcguirestar-spangled-bannerphoenixusaamerica |
With a low and smoky voice, she conjured the blues tradition of her native Mississippi in both her own songs and in covers.
| Keywords | cassandra-wilsonjazzmusicsingerobituarydeathmississippibluescultureentertainmentlegendsongwriterusaamerica |
A federal judge sided with jazz performer Chuck Redd, who canceled a 2025 holiday concert after President Trump’s name was added to the building.
| Keywords | kennedy-centertrumpchuck-reddjazzlawsuitfederal-judgecontract-disputeperforming-artspolitical-controversyfirst-amendmententertainment-industrycancel-culturenaming-disputemusicianlegal-battle |
Bird helped usher in bebop and transformed the alto saxophone into an instrument of startling possibility. Here’s an 11-song primer on his enduring legacy.
| Keywords | charlie-parkerjazzmusicbebopalto-saxophonenytimessaxophonistmusic-historylegendaryinstrumentalistculturearts |
Music is interwoven with the sounds of daily life in this West African island nation, which hosted two international music festivals in April and has been named the African Capital of Culture for 2028.
| Keywords | cape-verdemusicsambajazzmornawest-africacultureafrican-capital-of-culturenprentertainmentartperformance |
Sonny Rollins was one of the last living greats of the bebop era and one of the most influential saxophonists of his time.
| Keywords | sonny-rollinsjazzbebopsaxophonemusiciandeathobituarycelebrity-deathmusictenor-saxlegendcultureentertainmentjazz-musiciancultural-icon |
The towering saxophonist, who died at 95, was a master of living in the moment. Listen to some of his most compelling work, onstage and in the studio.
| Keywords | sonny-rollinssaxophonejazzmusicobituarynytimessaxophonistlegendary-musiciansentertainmentjazz-historyessential-albumsmusic-historyartist-profile |
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95
| Keywords | sonny-rollinsjazzsaxophonistmusicmusiciandeathobituarycelebrity-deathentertainmentculturelegendarytenor-saxophoneabc-news |
Even by the standards of a music that prizes individuality, he stood out, as both a musician and a personality.
| Keywords | sonny-rollinsjazzsaxophonemusiciandeathobituaryentertainmentmusiclegendiconsaxophonistus-newsnytimescelebrity-deathjazz-legend |
Fast cars, huge shades and, surprisingly, any old trumpet: These are the things that made Miles Miles.
| Keywords | miles-davisjazzmusictrumpetstylefashionsunglassesnytimeslegendarymusicianicontrumpeterblack-historycultureperforming-artscelebrityentertainmentfast-carslegacypop-culture |