Jazz

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.

The festival continues to grow in stature with another rich crop of famous names and names to watch.

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.

The three day event attracted some of the world's best known jazz legends from the 70s and 80s.

The man known as the “father of South African jazz”, who used his music to oppose racial segregation, has died aged 78.

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'.

The Azerbaijani capital hosted its 12th annual Jazz festival with concerts, exhibitions and workshops springing up across the city.

Georgia's eleventh Black sea Jazz Festival was bigger and bolder than ever this year at its beautiful beachside venue in Batumi.

The world of funk and jazz – with a twist.

Celebrated US jazz singer Al Jarreau has died at the age of 76.

Robin McKelle showcases "The Looking Glass" at the Madrid International Jazz Festival.

JazzMadrid continues to please the crowds with hot sets from O Sister! and John Scofield

The heart of Baku has been beating to the rhythm of its annual jazz festival.

Nine-time Grammy award winner Norah Jones is back with her sixth album ‘Day Breaks’.

She’s being hailed as the new voice of jazz.

Veronika Harcsa is one of the most popular singers in Hungary, especially among jazz aficionados.

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.

Montreux this year includes veterans Randy Weston and John McLaughlin, new talent Alina Engibaryan and electro stars Petit Biscuit.

No conventional biopic: actor-director Don Cheadle chose to tap Miles Davis's years of self-imposed seclusion and musical muteness.