On social media, the icon's Instagram account marked 43 years since her fourth, self-titled studio album came out. "Released ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Roy Ayers, the vibraphonist, composer, and all-around musical genius, left an indelible mark on the world of jazz-funk, soul, and R&B. His music, with its hypnotic grooves and rich ...

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. Featuring nine tracks, eight originals and one cover, the album is full of space ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When you think about soul and funk legends of the ‘70s and ‘80s, certain names dominate the headlines — but true music lovers know Carl Carlton belongs firmly in that conversation.

Albums like To Pimp a Butterfly and 1999 blend jazz harmonies with sharp lyricism, proving the genre’s deep connection. Hip-hop may keep evolving, but funk and jazz remain its heartbeat, fueling its ...

Rock Candy Funk Party (RCFP) is a collection of groove loving musicians bringing a fresh and funky vibe to the world of jazz. The band formed around 2009 when drummer Tal Bergman and guitarist Ron ...

DOVER, Del. — Jazz musician Donald Byrd, a leading hard bop trumpeter of the 1950s who collaborated on dozens of albums with top artists of his time and later enjoyed commercial success with hit ...

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This is FRESH AIR. In the 1970s, influential musicians such as Ornette Coleman began combining free jazz and electric funk. Three notable vets of free funk bands periodically team up to get ...

Not only jazz and soul, but a healthy dose of funk, blues and something called “cave music” will be featured at this weekend’s Salem Jazz and Soul Festival. This is the eighth year the event has ...

Donald Byrd, the influential jazz trumpeter, composer and educator, died Feb. 4. He was 80. A post on the Web page of Detroit mortuary Haley Funeral Directors belatedly confirmed Byrd’s passing. In a ...