Though much of the allure of jazz lies in its possibilities of in-the-moment conversations among musicians, solo albums turn the spotlight on the music’s possibilities for personal expression. This ...

The Original James P. Johnson goes a long way toward summing up the early history of jazz piano. The early jazz singer Ethel Waters stated, " All the hits you hear, now as then, originated with ...

If solo might seem to suggest simple, then it would probably be best not to jump to conclusions. In the right hands, one instrument is capable of as much wide-scale drama as an orchestra. Komeda : ...

Both a gifted producer and classically trained jazz pianist, Kiefer Shackelford is a uniquely 21st-century kind of musician. Equally comfortable laying down a fiendishly nimble piano solo as he is ...

You don’t need a full band to bring a jazz standard to life, just three key techniques. In this video, I’ll show you how to ...

Japanese jazz pianist Hiromi will release her highly anticipated new album, "Spectrum," on Sept. 18. By Billboard Japan Japanese jazz pianist Hiromi will release her highly anticipated new album, ...

Jazz pianist Stephen Page will perform a solo concert on Friday, Nov. 7, at First Congregational Church, launching “The Joy of Piano Concert Series.” ...

Jack DeJohnette, one of the most daring and dynamic jazz drummers of the last 60 years, with a loose-limbed yet exacting beat ...