LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wayne Shorter, an influential jazz innovator whose lyrical, complex jazz compositions and pioneering saxophone playing sounded through more than half a century of American music, ...

What happens when all your European and North American concerts and tours fall through because of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic? For alto saxophone great Charles McPherson, there have been ...

Last week saw the loss of a Lawton jazz man who was known for his dulcet tones and effortless cool.Locan Walker Sr., a master ...

Wayne Shorter, an influential jazz innovator whose lyrical, complex jazz compositions and pioneering saxophone playing sounded through more than half a century of American music, has died. He was 89.

Don Aliquo Sr. has performed music with his son. He’s performed music with his granddaughter. But on Thursday, the longtime ...

With news of the Jazz at Richardson being “halted” in 2025, it’s perfect timing to announce the line-up for The Colored Musicians Club & Jazz Museum’s 21st Annual Queen City Jazz Fest. Not only does ...

John Gunther teaches our jazz saxophone majors, including BM, MM and DMA students. At all levels, Gunther works with his students to develop and maintain a solid foundation in the physical aspects of ...

As a high school student in Massachusetts, Sarah Hanahan didn't like her academic classes. In fact, she admits, "I just hated school. I always knew, like, 'I can't do this. This just isn't me.'" "It's ...

Lee Konitz, the celebrated jazz saxophonist and last surviving performer on Miles Davis’ 'Birth of the Cool' sessions, has died. He was 92. By Lars Brandle, Billboard Lee Konitz, the celebrated jazz ...

Possibly, more than any other instrument, the saxophone defines the sound of jazz. Most jazz combos have at least one saxophonist on the front—and when you see that saxophone, you know it's going to ...