The 10 Best Jazz Albums You May Have Missed
While jazz fans are all in on Coltrane and Miles, there are some choice albums that are a little under the radar.
The Long Journey to “Billie”
The new documentary, “Billie,” is as much about the legendary jazz icon as it is her passionate biographer who died mysteriously.
Boogie-Woogie: The Joyful Jazz We Need Now
The complex rhythms of boogie-woogie were originally meant for dancing. And this joyful jazz still has the power to get you on your feet.
Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things
There was a time when some booed Ella Fitzgerald (can you believe it?). A recent documentary looks at her extraordinary life and career.
“Peanuts” At 70: What Would It Be Without Vince Guaraldi?
In 1950, the “Peanuts” comic launched in newspapers. A few years later, TV cemented its legacy in part due to the music of Vince Guaraldi.