The Modern Jazz Quartet was a major jazz institution, a band that, counting a seven-year “vacation,” lasted 43 years. During a time when jazz musicians were stereotyped as unreliable, rarely sober and ...

One thing all performers can agree on: We’d be nowhere without our teachers. Triple threats have flocked to New York City for over a century to seek work on Broadway and beyond, and great dance ...

Dancer-turned-filmmaker Khadifa Wong's debut documentary, 'Uprooted,' explores the history and evolution of jazz dance, from its slavery-era roots through hip-hop and beyond. By Sheri Linden Senior ...

Modern jazz artists are reshaping the genre, blending traditional elements with contemporary influences like hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music. These musicians are pushing the boundaries of jazz, ...