On “Short n’ Sweet” last year, the singer became one of pop’s new queens of quirk. On its follow-up, “Man’s Best Friend,” she’s hiding behind her characters. By Jon Caramanica A tempestuous new work ...

If pop is the musical equivalent of widely enjoyed fast food, jazz would be its high-brow, haute counterpart. However, several mainstream artists aim to combine the best of modern pop and classic jazz ...

The drive from Los Angeles into the desert for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was dotted with a number of billboards, each cleverly advertising an artist with a scheduled slot. Among ...

Over the last few years, Corinne has gone through a transformation, dropping her last name, shedding traditional jazz standards from her repertoire, teaming up with Grammy-winning artist ...

Some pop songs hit differently, and most listeners can’t explain why. The secret is jazz-level chord writing hiding inside ...

Brad Mehldau’s adaptations of pop-rock repertoire had a significant impact in contemporary jazz practices and discourses and contributed considerably to stimulate the discussion around canon and ...

Simona 'Simi' Pop (producer, composer) A classically trained pianist turned self-taught saxophonist, Simi co-founded the Jazz Band in Baia Mare, Romania, receiving recognition from the Pro Muzica ...

It’s painful to watch Ozzy Osbourne struggle in this documentary, but his efforts to make one final onstage appearance are awe-inspiring. By Glenn Kenny In a new biography, “It Girl,” the journalist ...

Fresh off Coachella and ahead of Jazz Fest, the Icelandic star opens up to PEOPLE about new music, getting the 'tea' from her songwriter pals and that viral 'Got Talent' clip Rachel DeSantis is a ...