The term “standard” seems antithetical to something as freeform and limitless as jazz. But, time has proven that these songs are not rigid at all. The only strict parameter is the lyrics, and yet ...

And it seems that in 2025 there was not only an abundance of new jazz releases, but the quality bar was raised again, with ...

If you are new to jazz, know nothing about jazz, or are jazz-curious, this list is for you. You may have heard of The Real Book, a “fake” book collection of jazz standards. Think of it as a kind of ...

If there’s one genre that rivals country music for the most quintessentially American art form, it’s jazz. And, historically, the genres share a lot more common ground than you might think. One could ...

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Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually. The coronavirus has claimed its first major jazz club in New York City, and other venues are in danger of ...