April is Jazz Appreciation Month (aka “JAM”), which was established in 2002 by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History to celebrate the history of jazz and to encourage engagement with ...

It sounds like the new-wave of jazz that's being surfed by musicians around the world isn't going to crash onto the rocks any time soon – it’s here to stay, and it’s as diverse and free-spirited as ...

National Jazz Appreciation Month 2026 is bringing together themed playlists, archival explorations, and new publications that celebrate both legendary and overlooked artists. Seasonal mixes such as ...

Try as I might, I can’t just fall asleep to white noise or thunderstorm sounds. I love ‘em but they don’t work for me. This jazz playlist, on the other hand, might knock me out before I finish writing ...

All About Jazz readers can now enjoy music while perusing the website with Jazz Menagerie, our first official Spotify Playlist. Handpicked and expertly curated by musician and recording engineer Brian ...

Readers can look for Spotify playlists on All About Jazz article pages, news announcement pages, member pages and premium musician profile pages. To learn how you can share a Spotify playlist at All ...

The blond, purring Gardot goes brunette for wailing soul; Økland unfurls haunting folk music on his new album; and Loose Tubes release their first new material in 25 years US singer-songwriter Melody ...

Maybe you are one of those people who could listen to the umpteenth version of "Baby, It's Cold Outside." A jazz bassist and host of Jazz Night In America, Christian McBride has a soft spot for the ...

Catch up on Nothemba Madumo’s latest playlist from Jazz & Beyond on 702 and CapeTalk. Turn up the radio, relax and unwind to the ultimate jazz playlist, specially created each week. Elevate your ...

A festive 10-song special, from White Christmas and an all-star version of Winter Wonderland to a capricious take on Santa Claus Is Coming to Town Billie Holiday, who died in 1959 at the age of 44, ...