For years, purist fans of traditional New Orleans jazz have worried their favorite music is a dying art form. Oh, sure, something like trad jazz, loud and frenetic with a side helping of street funk, ...
That U.S.-hip-sounding line, strangely enough, is as British as “jolly good,” or “raw-ther.” It describes a musical fad that has washed over Britain. “Trad” is traditional jazz, the 1920s variety now ...
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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Is Laufey a jazz artist, or a bona fide pop star? The qualified answer, with asterisks to spare, is "both." And that's part of the ...
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Her strong, sultry vocals are both seductive and soul-soothing... Whatever she sings, she owns, making every note matter! One listen, and it’s clear… Deborah Silver is the real deal. —Quincy Jones, ...
The New Orleans Trad Jazz Camp puts an interesting spin on the great American tradition of summer camps. Unlike most camps, where kids are the educational focus, The Trad Jazz Camp is designed for ...
Saxophonist Everette Harp has been a best-selling "smooth" jazz artist for years. But, Harp returns to his roots with a more traditional approach on his latest album, "First Love." Harp's first album ...
Annie and the Fur Trappers headline the Bay State Hot Jazz Festival in Medford this weekend. Their front woman spoke to GBH Music about the magic of ‘20s jazz, and what to expect at the free festival.
This is the final story in The Guardians, a 6-part series highlighting those dedicated to saving and passing down New Orleans' unique heritage. Posing for a photographer outside Frenchmen Street’s ...