The eighty-seven-year-old pianist, bandleader, and Jazz Master is a living link between mambo and salsa—and he’s never been ...

When writing out rhythms on a stave, similar note values (such as quavers and semi-quaver) can be grouped together to make ...

Reading the stave/staff and understanding pitch. You can think of music notation as being a little bit like an X/Y graph; ...

Arrangement transforms a song from notes on paper into a fully realized piece of art that resonates with listeners. In essence, an arranger acts as a musical architect, designing the structure of a ...

Are the vibes good? These tracks by Milt Jackson, Lionel Hampton, Roy Ayers and others, chosen by 12 musicians and writers, should convince you.

Quincy Jones has been one of the most influential, behind-the-scenes figures in my life, a man I knew of but never fully appreciated until recently. His philosophy on music distills down to a simple ...

Records was seen as a betrayal by many who had regarded the quartet as music industry outliers. Peter Ames Carlin, author of ...

I found myself in the welcoming surroundings of a friend’s home in 2021, leading to a serendipitous musical journey. It started as a simple jamming session between friends, gradually evolving into ...

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The 2024 Musical Ride tour is finished. In 2025, we’ll be visiting Alberta, Quebec and the Northwest Territories. Check back in the spring for more details! The Musical Ride performs in up to 50 ...

Sandile Fortune Msimango, known by his stage name Young Stunna ... the beauty of gospel music will be felt deeply by everyone present and will linger long after the final notes fade away.

The Myrtle Beach outdoor country music festival will be June 5-8, and is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Jelly Roll has four consecutive No. 1 singles on country radio and is currently nominated for ...