The Modern Jazz Quartet is one of the most influential and beloved jazz groups of all time. Formed in the early 1950s, the quartet consisted of pianist John Lewis, vibraphonist Milt Jackson, bassist ...

Threegonos – Modern Jazz Unity was founded around 20 years ago by bassist Toni Armetta, initially as a trio, and has evolved over the years into its current sextet formation. Toni Armetta began ...

The musical My Fair Lady (1956) is a story from another age. All things considered, it is probably best that a contemporary audience may not know the lyrics to the songs, let alone the tunes. The tale ...

Four celebrated jazz musicians of the 21st century are paying homage to jazz’s most celebrated historic foursome — the Modern Jazz Quartet — at the Lensic Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Jan. 19.

Jazz composition is a delicate interplay between technical sophistication and emotional accessibility. While jazz thrives on harmonic depth and rhythmic freedom, the most compelling compositions ...

Another winter, another Grammy Awards show. If you love jazz, the problem with the Grammys is not that the members of the Recording Academy don’t appreciate jazz — after all, the Best New Artist (all ...

Happy Jazz Appreciation Month, a fitting time for music critics to name their pick for the greatest jazz song of all time. Music publisher Primary Wave is sharing its take on the genre’s greatest song ...