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Distinguished alto saxophonist Greg Osby and noted trumpeter Sean Jones recently posted a blog entry and a Facebook discussion board thread, respectively, bemoaning the decline of fashion, or more pointedly just looking presentable, on the bandstand. In a response to that, The Root contributor John Murph has compiled this list of 15 fashion-forward jazz musicians who rock the stage in decidedly 21st-century mode.
15 Fashion-Forward Jazz Musicians -
In or around New York City? The Charlie Parker jazz festival starts this weekend...
Harlem celebrates the music of jazz innovator Charlie Parker -
Half a century after her death, Billie Holiday's music remains a cornerstone of the American songbook.
A Song for Lady Day -
This year marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most creative moments in the history of American music; the year when jazz was at its peak.
1959: When Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Charles Mingus Ruled Jazz -
Of all the great jazz divas, none blended pain and pleasure better than Billie Holiday. Her small, stinging voice conveyed a "been there" aesthetic, whether she was singing about romance or sadness or about the trials of the underdog. Fifty years after her death, Lady Day's legacy informs a litany of singers, from jazz to R&B, as well as electronica, pop, rock and country.
Remembering Billie Holiday -
New Lena Horne biography and reissue of Dizzy Gillespie's autobiography. This installment focuses on the marriage between literature and music.
Book Recommendations For Titles About Music, Including New Lena Horne Biography -
A conversation with composer Joseph C. Phillips Jr. about his sublime marriage of jazz and classical music.
Joseph C. Phillips Jr.'s Jazz and Classical Music Combo -
At 78, saxophonist Sonny Rollins remains a transcendent force. It seems odd to talk of such a jazz legend entering a new phase of greatness. Yet, “Road Shows” marks just that.
Sonny Rollins -
At 40, saxophonist Joshua Redman is, again, setting new standards for jazz. His latest release, ‘Compass,’ reveals why he continues to chart a steady, forward racing path.
Redman’s Compass, Ever Steady -
Why jazz is hotter than it's been in decades.
Jazz: On the Cusp of a New Golden Age
