Arts Jun 15 South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies in Germany at age 91 after a brief illness Globally celebrated South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim, who performed at Nelson Mandela ’s 1994 presidential inauguration, has died at age 91, his family announced in a statement Monday. By Michelle Gumede, Associated Press
Arts May 26 Watch 5:36 Remembering the remarkable life of jazz legend Sonny Rollins Sonny Rollins, one of jazz's all-time greats, died Monday at the age of 95 after spending more than five decades pushing the boundaries of the genre. Rollins won two Grammys and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in the early 2000s. By Jeff Brown, Solveig Rennan
Arts May 26 Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dead at 95 He was one of the last living greats of the bebop era and one of the most influential saxophonists of his time. By Associated Press
Arts May 05 Watch 7:57 Why Wynton Marsalis thinks jazz is the perfect metaphor for democracy Renowned trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis has launched a new project, a kind of call and response for these times. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown met Marsalis at the Jazz at Lincoln Center, for our series Art in Action, exploring… By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Aug 07 Eddie Palmieri, Latin jazz legend, dies at 88 By Sigal Ratner-Arias, Associated Press The pianist, composer and bandleader was the first Latino to win a Grammy Award and would win seven more over a career that spanned nearly 40 albums. Continue reading
Jun 19 Watch 8:03 New jazz fellowship honors long-time musicians who often struggle financially By Lena I. Jackson, Jeffrey Brown Unless you’re a longtime jazz aficionado, you might only know the names and music of a handful of stars and legends. But what about all those who’ve built a life working in this art form? A new fellowship honors them… Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch 7:34 Samara Joy, already a Grammy winner, creates more awards buzz with latest album By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Simon Epstein Already a three-time winner, jazz vocalist Samara Joy is up for two more Grammys at Sunday’s awards ceremony. Her latest album is receiving critical acclaim and creating more awards buzz. All this and Joy only turned 25 in November. Senior… Continue watching
Dec 23 Watch 9:33 Arturo Sandoval on falling in love with music and his journey to international fame By Geoff Bennett, Anne Azzi Davenport Famed musician Arturo Sandoval was among those celebrated at the 47th Kennedy Center honors in early December. But as a young boy in Cuba, Sandoval's rise to the top of the music world was inconceivable. He has now won 10… Continue watching
Mar 12 Watch 6:32 How a seasoned White House lawyer is forging a new musical path By Mike Cerre “Second Act” is a common term which, for some people, means loving your current career but wanting something new. Special correspondent Mike Cerre looks at how a former White House lawyer, federal prosecutor and advisor to four presidents is now… Continue watching