Violinist Darol Anger literally had a dream, one in which he was performing his bluegrass music not with the David Grisman Quintet or another small group but in front of a full-fledged big band—and in ...

From its inception in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Jazz was considered the only true American art form. Its sound is a melting pot of musical influences, incorporating remnants of ragtime, ...

Big Band Holiday Jukebox returns Dec. 5-6 with a new cast, fresh songs, and festive traditions, featuring standout student ...

It has been an honor for us to be emersed in Danilo's boundless energy, musical integrity, and creative vision. He has truly created an inclusive and exploratory atmosphere in this project. This has ...

Big bands were built in the 1920s and ’30s to blast young dancers with layers of rhythm, but creative composers seeking a larger canvas have kept the form alive. Hear 12 big selections. By Giovanni ...

Christian McBride stands as one of jazz’s most influential voices, seamlessly bridging generations through his artistry and mentorship. The nine-time Grammy-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader ...

When rock ’n’ roll arrived, a lot of the older jazz musicians — and even more so, jazz fans — professed to detest it. Yet at least as late as the end of the 1960s, jazz and rock had more in common ...

Idaho Falls, Idaho (KIFI) — On Thursday, October 23rd, the Jazz House Big Band will host "Swinging: The Great American Songbook" at the Frontier Center in Idaho Falls. Ticket sales will benefit the ...

Brian Culbertson has scored hit singles on just about every Billboard chart there is. Culbertson, an Illinois-born pianist, bandleader and songwriter who performs at the Charleston Music Hall on Oct.

It’s an oft-stated but hard-to-believe statistic: The global video game industry generates more revenue than the music and film industries combined. With each passing year, a greater share of the ...

Dan Gabel and His Orchestra featuring Kimberly Hawkey perform new show "The American Big Band Experience" on April 6 in Mechanics Hall. The show coincides with the release of Dan Gabel and his ...