NPR Music's Felix Contreras presents some of the stand out performances of beloved holiday tradition, celebrating its 25th anniversary.

Film about legendary jazz piano player Marian McPartland, exploring her life and career. A documentary film about jazz piano player Marian McPartland (1918 - 2013). The film explores her life ...

Today, the Spotlight shines On award-winning jazz critic and author Paul de Barros. Throughout his storied career, Paul was editor and critic at the Seattle Times and has written for Downbeat and ...

New releases from Tyshawn Sorey, Kim Cass, Bill Charlap, Tarbaby, Matthew Shipp, Kris Davis and others are showcasing how a classic format can still feel fresh. By Hank Shteamer Two of the most ...

We asked Samara Joy, Hanif Abdurraqib, Vijay Iyer and others to share their favorite tracks showcasing what might be the most nuanced instrument in jazz. By Marcus J. Moore Over the past few months, ...

Ahmad Jamal, a prodigious pianist, composer and bandleader whose seemingly effortless mastery resulted in part from a childhood dare, has died at age 92. Jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal died Sunday at the ...

The history of the jazz piano starts in 1899. By my count, 20 pianists changed the direction of jazz over the course of 75 years. Here are 20 sample tracks in chronological order of those pianists.

"This whole show was for Tony," said Gaga at her Las Vegas residency of jazz classics on Thursday, shouting out his widow Susan Benedetto Lester Cohen/WireImage Lady Gaga is continuing to pay tribute ...