I love composing for a cappella saxophone quartet but have often been intrigued by the possibility of including a trumpet, a trombone, and a rhythm section in my compositions. These instruments add ...

Founded as the centerpiece of Mellon’s $35 million, multifaceted national initiative to support the cultural preservation of jazz, the Jazz Legacies Fellowship reflects the Foundation’s long-term ...

Originally issued on LP in 1980, From Saxophone & Trombone ought to offer fans of trombonist George Lewis and saxophonist Evan Parker quite a bit to get revved up about. No frills or hidden agendas to ...

Bethel University is holding its fourth annual Festival of Jazz and Jim Pickley Memorial Concert on Saturday, Feb. 21.

If you love jazz music and always wanted to play in a jazz orchestra, don’t give up your dreams and try out some of the easiest jazz instruments to learn. It is never too late to start learning. But ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Trombone Shorty is a mosaic of musical styles -- a literal mix tape of jazz, funk, blues and hip-hop. At the M&T Syracuse Jazz Fest Friday night he showed off all his pieces at once ...

What is your favorite saxophone part or parts in a rock ’n’ roll song? The sax is one of my favorite instruments. Its importance in jazz music cannot be overstated, but it also is a instrumental in ...

Souther shout --Banjoreno --Boodle-am shake --National blues (Dixieland Jug Blowers) --Stingy woman blues --Newport News blues --Sun brimmers blues --Overseas stomp (Memphis Jug Band). 101 Southern ...