Hear Betty Davis, hard funk pioneer who inspired husband Miles, dead at 77 Sometimes referred to as “Madonna before Madonna,” Davis was the rare woman to make funk albums in the 1970s. 10/02/2022
USA Kool & the Gang co-founder Dennis Thomas dies aged 70 Kool & the Gang co-founder dies aged 70 08/08/2021
world news Chick Corea, Grammy-winning jazz pianist, dies aged 79 The jazz musician won a staggering 23 Grammy Awards and could posthumously win this year. 11/02/2021
Cult Global artists celebrate musical freedom at the Baku Jazz Festival Audiences were amazed as musicians who had never met before improvised and jammed together during an eclectic celebration of music 25/10/2019
Cult João Gilberto, 'father of bossa nova' dies aged 88 The pioneering Brazilian musician and creator of bossa nova, João Gilberto, has died aged 88 07/07/2019
Travel News Detroit, Michigan: from Motown to Jazz town Detroit, Michigan: from Motown to Jazz town 11/02/2019
World Bahrain Jazz Fest promotes popular music with a regional twist The second edition of the Bahrain Jazz Festival, held on October 26th in the capital Manama, brought together musicians and jazz fans from across the region to celebrate the 100-year-old American music genre. 02/11/2018
Cult Baku's Jazz Festival brings sparks to the 'Land of Fire' The festival continues to grow in stature with another rich crop of famous names and names to watch. 22/10/2018
Cult Blues and gospel diva Liz McComb explores the world of symphony orchestra To commemorate that slavery started around 400 years ago in the USA, blues and gospel diva Liz McComb wants to bring together the musical heritage of her ancestors, like blues, gospel and jazz, and blend it with that of classical music, a music genre rooted in white European culture. 31/08/2018
Cult Java Jazz Festival delights The three day event attracted some of the world's best known jazz legends from the 70s and 80s. 14/03/2018
South Africa South African jazz musician and anti-apartheid activist Hugh Masekela The man known as the “father of South African jazz”, who used his music to oppose racial segregation, has died aged 78. 23/01/2018
Cult Grammy winner Seal pays tribute to Sinatra, Fitzgerald and Cole in new album British artist, Seal, best known for his 1990's soul and R&B hits, pays tribute to jazz and swing legends in his new album, 'Standards'. 08/11/2017
Cult Baku Jazz Festival kicks off in Azerbaijan The Azerbaijani capital hosted its 12th annual Jazz festival with concerts, exhibitions and workshops springing up across the city. 25/10/2017
Cult Jamiroquai headlines at Black Sea Jazz Festival Georgia's eleventh Black sea Jazz Festival was bigger and bolder than ever this year at its beautiful beachside venue in Batumi. 02/08/2017
Cult George Benson at the Montreux Jazz Festival Legendary 74 old American jazz-man George Benson performed for the 25th time at this year's Montreux Jazz festival, proving he still has the voice. 17/07/2017
Cult Sampha and Slaves at the Montreux Jazz Festival They may be very different in style, but both Sampha and Slaves got the crowds going at Montreux 13/07/2017
USA Jazz legend Al Jarreau dies at 76 Celebrated US jazz singer Al Jarreau has died at the age of 76. 12/02/2017
Cult Madrid's International Jazz Festival hears Robin McKelle's "The Looking Glass" Robin McKelle showcases "The Looking Glass" at the Madrid International Jazz Festival. 24/11/2016
Cult JazzMadrid shows off classy O Sister! and Scofield JazzMadrid continues to please the crowds with hot sets from O Sister! and John Scofield 22/11/2016
Cult Baku beats to the rhythm of world jazz The heart of Baku has been beating to the rhythm of its annual jazz festival. 02/11/2016
Cult Norah Jones returns to piano in album 'Day Breaks' Nine-time Grammy award winner Norah Jones is back with her sixth album ‘Day Breaks’. 21/10/2016
Cult Hungary: The many voices of Veronika Harcsa Veronika Harcsa is one of the most popular singers in Hungary, especially among jazz aficionados. 24/08/2016
Cult Belgian jazz legend Toots Thielemans dies at 94 At the age of 94, Belgian jazz musician and harmonica player Toots Thielemans has died in his sleep. He will be remembered as the Jazz Master. 22/08/2016
Cult A fusion of legends and prodigies at Montreux Jazz Festival Montreux this year includes veterans Randy Weston and John McLaughlin, new talent Alina Engibaryan and electro stars Petit Biscuit. 04/07/2016
