John Hammond was one of the most important tastemakers and gatekeepers not only in the history of jazz but in the larger arena of American music. His work as a producer, talent scout and general ...

"Live music is such an important way to give and exchange energy," says vocalist Lauren Nicole Clare. "There is so much in the realm of expression that unlocks during a live performance with an ...

For many jazz fans, the saying goes “it don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing.” The same ethos does not really apply to heavy metal and hard rock where bombast and intensity are a big part of ...

Rod Stewart is reinventing himself at age 79 with forays into new musical genres. The rock legend recently teamed up with Jools Holland and the bandleader's Rhythm & Blues Orchestra to create a new ...

Michael Bivins has a big day planned before his group, Bell Biv Devoe, takes the stage at Foxwoods Resort Casino‘s Premier Theater on Nov. 23. At 10:30 a.m., the singer’s BivFam Foundation, along with ...

The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra will be performing classic swing music on Wednesday, April 10, in the University of Montana’s Dennison Theater at 7:30 p.m. The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra had a run of 286 ...

Google the name “Clyde Ridge” and you’ll find music. Specifically, piano music played by Cape Girardeau native Clyde Herman Ridge and recorded on piano rolls by the Aeolian Piano Rolls company. Ridge ...

Heather Holtry may have been born in the wrong time, but she definitely lives in the right place – not far from The Green Door Dance Studio on East North Street, where the sounds of the big band ...