For decades, trumpet players have relied on static piano backing tracks for standards like 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' and 'Minuet and Trio.' But in 2026, the landscape has shifted dramatically with ...

As May 2026 unfolds, serious musicians have a unique opportunity to refresh their practice libraries with fresh sheet music releases while taking advantage of substantial seasonal discounts. Both ...

Invisible Piano' Featuring Grammy Winning Artists John Beasley And SWR Big Band (O-Tone Music). Posted in “Recording” column.

Two saxophonists, Immanuel Wilkins, 28 and Odean Pope, 87, together seek child-like mirth in the "abstracted play space" that ...

The John “Papa” Gros Band is one of the most New Orleans of New Orleans bands, stirring a sonic stew as savory as a dark roux ...

Southlake Carroll’s jazz orchestra is heading to NYC to compete in one of the most prestigious competitions in the country.

Recent research suggests listeners often struggle to distinguish music made by artificial intelligence from human-made songs—a sign that the technology has moved past novelty and into serious business ...

The Piano Series at Sacramento State presents up to four Artist Recitals and multiple masterclasses each year, featuring a wide variety of professional performers from around the country. Admission to ...

It's hard to believe that Jazz Piano Christmas celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. We were initially stumped on how to celebrate, but as we reminisced about the many pianists we have featured ...

Minnesota sends a steep package, including 5 players and 5 picks, to Utah. From NBA.com News Services Rudy Gobert averaged 15.6 ppg and 14.7 rpg and will join fellow All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns in ...

A new piano bar and jazz club is joining Fondren’s entertainment scene this week.Louise’s, a cocktail-forward lounge inspired by the golden age of jazz and classic Hollywood style, will open to the ...

Hollywood producer Tom Rice has returned to his hometown of Jackson, Mississippi, to open a new business. Rice is opening Louise's Piano Bar, an art-deco styled club in the Fondren District. The venue ...