Led by saxophonist and percussionist Barak Schmool, Rhythms of the City was one of first bands to emerge from London's newly formed F-IRE (Fellowship for Integrated Rhythmic Expression) collective in ...

Even if you’ve never heard of Dave Brubeck, you likely know his music. A contemporary of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, Brubeck may not have the name recognition of those titans of jazz, but his ...

“Komorebi” is a mid-tempo bop workout with soloists trading licks in a relaxed pulsating groove. “Petrichor”, which is a hint ...

Just three percussion instruments – the conga, bongos and timbales – transform a big band into a Latin ensemble full of upbeat melodies and unexpected rhythms. The fusion occurs every Thursday night ...

One of the pleasures of the annual Dance Chicago festival is the opportunity to see less familiar groups on bills with older, more established performers. And one of the most impressive new companies ...

Jazz, with its roots in African American culture and its ability to constantly change, has made a wide array of styles over the years. From its origins in New Orleans to its global impact today, jazz ...

North Sea Jazz Festival 2025 article by Giovanni Guadalupi, published on January 16, 2026 at All About Jazz. Find more Live Review articles ...

Rivers of Rhythm—highlighting the work of The National Museum of African American Music—explores and celebrates the music genres and styles created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. In ...

Grab your beret – things are about to get swingin' When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. With today’s multisampled drum kits capable of ...

Phyllis Joffe reports on David Chevan & Warren Byrd. The two jazz musicians look back to their respective heritages to set Jewish and African American worship music to jazz rhythms. The point of the ...

You don’t have to be a jazz aficionado to recognize “Take Five,” the smoky instrumental by the Dave Brubeck Quartet that instantly evokes swinging bachelor pads, hi-fi systems and cool nightclubs of ...