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Big bands were built in the 1920s and ’30s to blast young dancers with layers of rhythm, but creative composers seeking a larger canvas have kept the form alive. Hear [...]

He believed that music could transcend national borders set by colonialism and restore ancient ties, even as it embraced the changes of a globalizing society. Toumani Diabaté, a virtuoso of [...]

He believed that music could transcend national borders set by colonialism and restore ancient ties, even as it embraced the changes of a globalizing society. Toumani Diabaté, a virtuoso of [...]

He called himself a ''professional listener,'' and he tended to develop lifelong relationships with the artists he worked with. Jean-Philippe Allard, a French record executive and producer who helped revive [...]

He called himself a “professional listener,” and he tended to develop lifelong relationships with the artists he worked with. Jean-Philippe Allard, a French record executive and producer who helped revive [...]

The country has a rich, original relationship to jazz, with American techniques layered into regional traditions and rhythms. Explore 50 years of recordings picked by musicians, poets and writers. We’ve [...]

Possibly the most prolific archival record producer in history, he was a founder of the Mosaic label, which became the gold standard of jazz reissues. Michael Cuscuna, who brought an [...]

The pianist and vocalist was at once magnetically powerful and laid-back, glamorous and understated. A mix of musicians, writers and radio personalities share their favorites. We’ve spent five minutes with [...]

The flute is having a moment, says our music reporter Giovanni Russonello. André 3000, of OutKast fame, released his album “New Blue Sun” late last year. On it, he traded [...]

Coltrane changed the game in American music a few times over. Here’s a guided tour to his career, courtesy of 15 musicians, scholars, poets, writers and other experts. Yes, it’s [...]

The decision to place another festival right on top of Jazzfest highlighted how much has been flipped upside-down in jazz over the past 20 years. Back in 2005 -- when [...]

Hear tracks by Central Cee, Kesha, Jason Moran and others. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5gzG4g4BIsePv3S33bpEVR?si=9fa9cdbf57e948a5 (mailto:theplaylist@nytimes.com) theplaylist@nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/louder?module=inline https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/the-amplifier Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson, ‘I’m Just Ken (Merry Kristmas, Barbie)’ [Video: http://youtube.com/embed/8itzGw_0wp8] A well-timed [...]

The year's most thrilling albums were made by artists pushing beyond borders, teaming with new collaborators and making bold statements of their own. That thing we keep calling ''jazz'' refuses [...]

The year’s most thrilling albums were made by artists pushing beyond borders, teaming with new collaborators and making bold statements of their own. That thing we keep calling “jazz” refuses [...]

The flute is one of the more overlooked instruments in jazz, but it’s been making an impact on improvised music for more than 50 years. Let 10 experts take you [...]

Hear tracks by Hurray for the Riff Raff, Tyla, Lana Del Rey and others. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LjN6UBiyBrFS8M2PUjoYt?si=9eaf72d4cac94c60 (mailto:theplaylist@nytimes.com) theplaylist@nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/louder?module=inline https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/the-amplifier Beyoncé, ‘My House’ [Video: http://youtube.com/embed/wuBdV0BIIMw] Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour film opens [...]

Hear tracks by Julia Holter, Dua Lipa, Danny Brown and others. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/78tyt9BK8M6298rhENl7x4?si=1263cafceb1b41cf (mailto:theplaylist@nytimes.com) theplaylist@nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/louder?module=inline https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/the-amplifier André 3000, ‘Dreams Once Buried Beneath the Dungeon Floor Slowly Sprout Into Undying Gardens’ [...]

The 24-year-old multi-instrumentalist found fame on TikTok with her nostalgic songs. But her dedication to her followers may be holding her music back. About 20 minutes into her set at [...]

Hear tracks by Megan Thee Stallion, Torres, Mount Kimbie and others. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/42QDdgsv53hey9K8scF2Ku?si=f39f04bc1e1f4a01 (mailto:theplaylist@nytimes.com) theplaylist@nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/louder?module=inline https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/the-amplifier Olivia Rodrigo, ‘Can’t Catch Me Now’ [Video: http://youtube.com/embed/foTmGIHV8Yg] A latticework of acoustic guitar and [...]

The 24-year-old multi-instrumentalist found fame on TikTok with her nostalgic songs. But her dedication to her followers may be holding her music back. About 20 minutes into her set at [...]

Hear tracks by Silvana Estrada, Old Dominion, Nadine Shah and others. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6klR0U6vixChGrC6qK24ng?si=bc951005bc91412f (mailto:theplaylist@nytimes.com) theplaylist@nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/louder?module=inline https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/the-amplifier Mr Eazi featuring Soweto Gospel Choir, ‘Exit’ [Video: http://youtube.com/embed/2PPe-VQ0ths] Mr Eazi — born in [...]

Jahari Stampley, a 23-year-old pianist from Chicago, won the prize as the genre's premier coronation ceremony for young talent was held for the first time since 2019. After a four-year [...]

Jahari Stampley, a 23-year-old pianist from Chicago, won the prize as the genre’s premier coronation ceremony for young talent was held for the first time since 2019. After a four-year [...]

Hear tracks by Ice Spice, Sleater-Kinney, Roy Hargrove and more. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4FA7nUqR4OYEGR3rYyOWnc (mailto:theplaylist@nytimes.com) theplaylist@nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/louder?module=inline https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/the-amplifier Bad Bunny, ‘Mr. October’ [Video: http://youtube.com/embed/Q5GswxdmfPI] Bad Bunny surprise-released a new album, “Nadie Sabe Lo [...]

All it might take is a second and a half of hearing her sing to make your spine tingle or your heart drop. Opera singers, jazz vocalists, writers and Vaughan’s [...]

Hear tracks by Holly Humberstone, Byron Messia, Laurel Halo and others. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7akUy1Hk2ubh1Ao7wVe2xr?si=317963312e9645fd (mailto:theplaylist@nytimes.com) theplaylist@nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/louder?module=inline https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/the-amplifier Zach Bryan featuring Bon Iver, ‘Boys of Faith’ [Video: http://youtube.com/embed/yq__y1jWrHM] The memorably wistful title [...]

For arguably the most technically gifted trumpeter of his generation, a lot of Ambrose Akinmusire's breakthroughs actually come from letting go of standards and structures. Take the moment about 10 [...]

The three-song 1976 recording arrives in a new boxed set at what seems a perfect moment to deepen our appreciation for the saxophonist's role in music history. In trying to [...]

Byline: Giovanni Russonello The trumpeter and composer follows the premiere of two Met operas with an appointment as executive artistic director of SFJazz in San Francisco and a Jazz Masters [...]

For arguably the most technically gifted trumpeter of his generation, a lot of Ambrose Akinmusire’s breakthroughs actually come from letting go of standards and structures. Take the moment about 10 [...]

The trumpeter and composer follows the premiere of two Met operas with an appointment as executive artistic director of SFJazz in San Francisco and a Jazz Masters honor. Two big [...]

Hear tracks by Peter Gabriel, Lauren Mayberry, Oneohtrix Point Never and others. Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week's most notable new tracks. [...]

Hear tracks by Prince, Rauw Alejandro, First Aid Kit and others. Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week's most notable new tracks. Just [...]

Hear tracks by Prince, Rauw Alejandro, First Aid Kit and others. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2te3TYJZQU5NtTLDZslkFc?si=25f26b18fb104357 (mailto:theplaylist@nytimes.com) theplaylist@nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/louder?module=inline https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/the-amplifier Taylor Swift, ‘Better Than Revenge (Taylor’s Version)’ [Video: http://youtube.com/embed/EH70M5OeS4o] “Speak Now,” from 2010, was [...]

Hear tracks by Tainy and Bad Bunny, Sampha, the Armed and others. Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week's most notable new tracks. [...]

Hear tracks by Tainy and Bad Bunny, Sampha, the Armed and others. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/10qCHD3HYjiap09BShTxi4?si=8917f7e779d34d79 (mailto:theplaylist@nytimes.com) theplaylist@nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/louder?module=inline https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/the-amplifier Olivia Rodrigo, ‘Vampire’ [Video: http://youtube.com/embed/RlPNh_PBZb4] The first single from Olivia Rodrigo’s second album [...]

Hear tracks by Palehound, Jaimie Branch, Aphex Twin and others. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2zdwNEGyhOItDQAHkIpacR?si=2771720e478c47b7 (mailto:theplaylist@nytimes.com) theplaylist@nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/louder?module=inline https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/the-amplifier Beck and Phoenix, ‘Odyssey’ [Video: http://youtube.com/embed/z87nhzCdYEU] Double bill challenge: write a song with the act [...]

Hear tracks by Peggy Gou, Killer Mike, Sparklehorse and others. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0PoM25v6vmqe50NmAErNMn?si=a793c7451e6e4996 (mailto:theplaylist@nytimes.com) theplaylist@nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/louder?module=inline https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/the-amplifier Meshell Ndegeocello featuring Jeff Parker, ‘ASR’ [Video: http://youtube.com/embed/S_sOR3Gai0Y] The songs on Meshell Ndegeocello’s magnificent new [...]

Hear tracks by Claud, Silvana Estrada, Hannah Georgas and others. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0giBK4xsvnthHnbOwvjSS3?si=d9b52bbf614c4916 (mailto:theplaylist@nytimes.com) theplaylist@nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/louder?module=inline https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/the-amplifier John Coltrane featuring Eric Dolphy, ‘Impressions’ [Video: http://youtube.com/embed/DYja5pH7ciM] The strongest live recordings John Coltrane ever [...]

Through Saint Heron, the musician brought Angélla Christie and the Clark Sisters for a night exploring Black religious music, and Linda Sharrock and Archie Shepp for a show that felt [...]

We asked a dozen musicians, scholars and critics to help take us on a tour of the music and mind of a pianist whose decades-long career made her a Mount [...]

Byline: Giovanni Russonello The saxophonist, who died on Thursday at 89, redefined jazz composition by embracing the unknown. Listen to nine of his recordings with Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, Esperanza [...]

The saxophonist, who died on Thursday at 89, redefined jazz composition by embracing the unknown. Listen to nine of his recordings with Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, Esperanza Spalding and more. [...]

Major live events (Adele, Rosalía), buzzy debuts (Muni Long, Skullcrusher), energized returns (the Comet Is Coming, Kid Cudi) and a Taylor Swift LP are on the way. Live music made [...]

The pianist, 92, has been hesitant to glance back: ''I'm still evolving, whenever I sit down at the piano.'' The first time Ahmad Jamal put out a live recording with [...]

Byline: Giovanni Russonello The pianist, 92, has been hesitant to glance back: 'I'm still evolving, whenever I sit down at the piano.' The first time Ahmad Jamal put out a [...]

Hear tracks by Raye, Steve Lacy, Moor Mother and others. Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week's most notable new songs and videos. [...]

The institution will present 22 programs from late September through next June, and feature performers from five continents. Since its arrival in New York three-and-a-half decades ago, Jazz at Lincoln [...]

Hear tracks by Wynonna & Waxahatchee, Superorganism, Rico Nasty and others. Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week's most notable new songs and [...]

For a decade, Jackson was the revolutionary artist and activist's musical director. After their split, and 35 years in a day job, he is finding his way back with a [...]