Reportedly, Ornette Coleman did not have a great affinity for pianists, but it was the instrument—rather than the musicians—that put Coleman off. As an innovator in free jazz, Coleman found the ...

It’s free to play – and, boy, do they ever. It’s the musical equivalent of “If you build it, they will come.” In this case, the exact line should read: If you plunk a piano in the middle of a busy ...

Davies Symphony Hall was not the place for cynics Sunday evening. After four cancellations in 10 years for sundry reasons, the Argentine-born pianist Martha Argerich returned to town with a ...

With the COVID-19 pandemic delaying the majority of their plans in 2020, iDKHOW had to find new ways to stay creative during lockdown. From finally releasing their debut studio album Razzmatazz to ...

We asked Samara Joy, Hanif Abdurraqib, Vijay Iyer and others to share their favorite tracks showcasing what might be the most nuanced instrument in jazz. By Marcus J. Moore See more of our coverage in ...