Jazz

Lady Gaga July 21

Lady Gaga celebrates Tony Bennett's 'legacy of jazz music' on one-year anniversary of iconic singer's death

Lady Gaga honored her longtime friend and collaborator Tony Bennett and his "legacy of jazz music" on the one-year anniversary of the legendary singer's death.

New Orleans May 7

With the Rolling Stones headlining, half a million attend New Orleans Jazz Fest

The 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival drew half a million people, making it the second-most-highly attended year in the festival's history.

Louisiana April 25

New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024 under way; Rolling Stones to headline next week

The 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival began Thursday, and the Rolling Stones are set to headline the event with a long-sold-out performance on May 2.

Louisiana April 8

R&B icon Clarence 'Frogman' Henry dead at 87

R&B singer Clarence "Frogman" Henry, best known for his 1956 hit "Ain't Got No Home," died Sunday night, with the cause currently unreported. He was 87 years old.

Louisiana March 27

New Orleans Jazz Fest to feature vibrant cultural showcase and culinary delights

The Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans is gearing up for the 2024 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, which will span two weekends in late April and early May.

Exclusive March 3

Robert 'Kool' Bell shares Kool & the Gang's big new plans after decades of success

Kool & the Gang's Robert "Kool" Bell is celebrating his band's 60th anniversary and reflecting on his favorite memories over the years.

ENTERTAINMENT March 1

Rod Stewart embraces swing, country music as rock legend reinvents himself at 79

Rod Stewart is going strong at 79 with new musical ventures. The rock legend recently released a new swing album with Jools Holland and said a country album is "in the pipeline."

New Orleans January 31

Branford Marsalis appointed artistic director at New Orleans music center honoring his father

Acclaimed composer and jazz musician Branford Marsalis has been named the artistic director for the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music in New Orleans.

US January 2

Jazz pioneer Les McCann, known for 'Compared to What,' dies at 88

Les McCann, a musician and recording artist known for his contributions to the soul-jazz genre and influential collaborations in the music industry, has died at 88.

LIFESTYLE December 9, 2023

On this day in history, December 9, 1965, 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' debuts to popular acclaim

"A Charlie Brown Christmas" first aired on this day in history, Dec. 9, 1965, and was an instant success, despite concerns from network executives over a scene that quoted the New Testament.