Pasadena-based vocalist José James picked Chicago’s Symphony Center for the première of his tribute to Marvin Gaye’s I Want You, which was released on Motown 50 years ago. Check James’ sophomore ...

Young actor Benjamin Akintuyosi gives a “spellbinding” performance as the jazz trumpet star, while Jay Phelps adds musical brilliance at London’s, Southwark Playhouse ...

Big names from the jazz, rap and soul worlds have been added to the programme which is shaping up to be its strongest to date ...

Video of the Day: saxophonist Asaf Harris shares ‘FCB (Live at The Guitar Loft)’ from new album I Thought I Was Ready ...

The vocalist brings her multi-lingual, multi-faceted music for a night of fantastical and political music making ...

The fast emerging four-piece share their latest track ahead of appearances at SXSW, Jazzahead and North Sea Round Town ...

The nominees have been announced for the prestigious awards that return with a ceremony at Camden’s KOKO on 16 April ...

The acclaimed singer-songwriter Natasha Seale presents music from her new album, Two Pigeons And A Pizza Box on for its live launch on 17 March at The Pheasantry, Chelsea ...

Harpist Julie Campiche’s musical life was changed by Changeless, a lesser-known Keith Jarrett live album. Brian Glasser finds out more ...

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Jazzwise magazine’s March 2026 issue is a Louis Armstrong special, looking at how the trumpeter’s importance still fires the jazz scene today, with a deep dive into his game-changing Hot Five group ...

Grammy-winning Tim Garland has dedicated his new album to the sound of the ultra-rare mezzo soprano saxophone. He speaks to Stuart Nicholson about how this hybrid instrument – and the brilliance of hi ...