Brian Charette grew up in Meriden playing piano in the local jazz scene starting when he was 15. Piano was still his instrument while studying music at the University of Connecticut and the University ...

Some books give Smith's birthdate as Dec. 8, 1925, but more recent sources cite 1928 as his birth year. Regardless, the late musician always delivered the goods, even as the beats behind him changed.

Memphis guitarist Joe Restivo is releasing his second solo album, "A Beautiful Friendship," this month. The new jazz-organ record features keyboardist Charlie Wood and drummer Renardo Ward. A record ...