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Students of the Westminster Choir College perform with the Vienna Philharmonic at New York's Carnegie Hall in 2015.

Why Is The Chinese Government Trying To Buy A School In New Jersey?

An elite music college in Princeton, N.J., is up for sale. Its prospective buyer is a for-profit Chinese company — which is partially owned by the Beijing municipal government.

A photograph of jazz pianist James Reese Europe projected above the musicians performing Jason Moran's <em>James Reese Europe and the Absence of Ruin</em>.

A Century Later, An Illuminated Eulogy For A Jazz Pioneer

Pianist Jason Moran calls James Reese Europe "basically the 'big bang' of jazz." Moran's tribute to the composer and WWI "Hellfighter" pulls his contributions to the genre out of history.

Professor Patricia Hall and graduate student Joshua DeVries discuss the music manuscript for "The Most Beautiful Time Of Life" at University of Michigan.

University Of Michigan Ensemble 'Gives A Voice' To Nazi Prisoners Through Unearthed Music

While conducting research at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, a music theory professor discovered manuscripts of music that haven't been heard since World War II.

The Finnish composer and conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen.

San Francisco Symphony Names Esa-Pekka Salonen As Its Music Director

In a surprise move, the orchestra announced Wednesday that it is bringing composer and conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen aboard as its music director, beginning in September 2020.

Jazz, Love and Letting Loose: Brooklyn's Surprising Senior Jazz Scene

Jazz 966 is a senior center by day, but, on Friday nights, it transforms into a swinging jazz club catering to seniors who love to hear live music.

Grammy-winning singer Nancy Wilson performs in 2003 at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall in New York during a concert titled "Nancy Wilson With Strings: Celebrating Four Decades of Music."

Nancy Wilson, Legendary Vocalist And NPR 'Jazz Profiles' Host, Dies At 81

Wilson, who won three Grammy awards and recorded more than 60 albums, died at her California home Thursday after a long illness. From 1996-2005, she hosted NPR's documentary series Jazz Profiles.

Nancy Wilson, photographed while performing during the Thelonious Monk Jazz Tribute Concert For Herbie Hancock at on Oct. 28, 2007 in Los Angeles.

Remembering Nancy Wilson: The Best Of 'Jazz Profiles'

Tim Owens, lead producer of the Jazz Profiles series, looks back on the creation of the long-running documentary series, working with Wilson and some of her favorite episodes.

This episode of <em>Jazz Night in America</em> features tenor saxophonist Charles Lloyd.

At 80, Saxophonist Charles Lloyd Finds Enlightenment in the Groove

In this episode of Jazz Night in America, we get a taste of Lloyd's collaboration with Lucinda Williams, along with choice moments from his recent appearances at Lincoln Center.

Jacob Collier describes his new project,<em> Djesse (Vol. 1),</em> as "maximalism in the name of minimalism."

Jacob Collier Makes Staggering, Complex Music Feel Effortless

Host Ari Shapiro speaks with singer and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier about his latest project, a four-album odyssey called Djesse, the first volume of which is out now.

The Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra Performs Big Band Holiday Classics

New arrangements, old Yuletide classics. Watch the annual Jazz at Lincoln Center Big Band Holidays concert live on Wed., December 19th at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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