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Henry Leutwyler/Courtesy of the artistHe is no longer actively performing, but as Keith Jarrett ushers in his ninth decade, he's still releasing new recordings — in this case, a track from 'New Vienna,' the latest document from his final European tour. Learn more and listen here. -
Christian Rose/Roger Viollet / GettyFrom his seat at the piano, Andy Bey sang with a hushed interiority that could make a listener feel as if he were exchanging confidences. He died on April 26, at 85.
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Elling and Fortner's version of the Mumford & Sons song "After the Storm" premiered on WRTI's Evening Jazz. It's part of a new EP, Wildflower Vol. 1, that the pair recorded mere days ago. -
Guitarist Russell Malone had been performing in Tokyo with bassist Ron Carter's Golden Striker Trio when he suffered a massive heart attack. His death on Aug. 23, at 60, has left the jazz world in sadness and shock. -
Herbie Hancock reunited the personnel on his landmark jazz-funk album 'Head Hunters' for a 50th-anniversary celebration at the Hollywood Bowl. For WRTI's Greg Bryant, it was a chance of a lifetime. -
Prior to his death, a benefit concert was scheduled for September to celebrate his life as he battled an undisclosed illness. -
A saxophonist of otherworldly gusto, two pianists of impulsive eloquence and a critic with a pen nearly as sharp as his ears are the latest selections for the the nation's highest honor for jazz. -
With his sterling technique, grounded by a warmly centered tone, Jim Rotondi brought a level-headed calm to the role of a trumpet hero. He died on July 7 at 61. -
The Philadelphia Orchestra made its rededication of Marian Anderson Hall into more than a symbolic gesture, inaugurating the space with inspiring performances that called back to its namesake. -
Grammy-winning bassist and vocalist esperanza spalding will soon celebrate the release of 'Milton + esperanza,' a collaboration with Brazilian music icon Milton Nascimento. First, she's bringing her songs on tour. -
A klezmer trombonist with a history of community building in Philly, Dan Blacksberg runs a series called Encounters at Studio 34 — a yoga studio that he routinely transforms into a laboratory for sound. -
Jazz bandleader Kamasi Washington has released Fearless Movement, a new album inspired by dance.
