On a seasonably warm August night in Atlanta, a quiet storm was brewing inside Little Five Point’s Aisle 5. The redesigned concert venue is fairly
The Musical Art Institute is the brainchild of Michael and Lana Manson. This organization was created with the children of Chicago in mind. “Our devotion
J’miah Nabawi Award-winning action storyteller author, Welcome to Friendly: Meet Julio Gonzalez What inspired you to be an entertainer and author? I grew up listening
[jwplatform DfqpoIwt] Rolling Out is giving its readers a chance to win a DVD copy of Kirk Whalum’s The Gospel According to Jazz (IV). There are
Grammy® Award-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum says “I’m pretty sure that the average person doesn’t consider music a high calling: it is.” This is evident as Whalum elevates
Bessie Smith’s achingly sincere vocals helped elevate blues and jazz into popular standing in American culture, and the legendary singer’s story is being told in HBO’s highly anticipated “Bessie.”
Rolling out recently spoke with Grammy Award-winning jazz saxophonist and songwriter Kirk Whalum about his latest project, The Gospel According to Jazz (IV), his work with
Grammy-award winning jazz saxophonist and songwriter Kirk Whalum explores the integration of jazz and gospel with rhythm and blues via a series of live performances on his
The Harlem Fine Arts Show is the largest traveling art show in the U.S. dedicated to showcasing artists and art of the African diaspora; and it’s set to launch this week with events throughout All-Star weekend.
Hailing from Chicago’s South Side, renowned jazz vocalist Zemrah has played every classic hot spot in the city from the Cotton Club to the Saber
There aren’t many festivals that can bring the complete essence of black music and culture to the forefront in one setting. For 20 years, Jason
[jwplatform 3FEytbBE] New age jazz artist Somi recently spoke with rolling out about her new album, The Lagos Music Salon.
Somi’s new record, The Lagos Music Salon, is a vocal masterpiece. Artistic work of this caliber rarely finds its way to mainstream accessibility. Somi has a
Legendary jazz/fusion pianist Joe Sample has died at the age of 75. According to a Facebook post by his wife and son, the native of Houston passed on Friday night, but a specific cause has not been revealed. Sample was co-founder of the Jazz Crusaders, and he had a lengthy career in jazz both with the group and as a solo artist in the 80s and 90s.
Jazz and hip-hop are two forms of American music created by blacks. But while the two art forms are closely related, many hip-hop listeners are
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance
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Darius Jones is passionate about music. The alto saxophonist has received rave reviews from publications such as the New York Times and All About Jazz for his rich, soulful musical approach; and that approach is rooted in his love for expression and his respect for history.
The music, born out of the heart and soul of Louisiana before it migrated north in the early 20th century, has been dubbed “America’s one true artform.”
But when glancing at many of the nation’s most acclaimed musical institutions of higher learning, such as the Berklee College of Music, the makeup of the faculty does not reflect the origins of this popular and praised form of expression.
