Fans loved the smooth sounds of jazz and catchy doo-opp tunes of the 1950s. This list includes the biggest artists of the ...

Derek Ansell, who had written for Jazz Journal since the mid-80s, died suddenly, aged 90, on 13 December. He had reported a ...

Despite America dominating 20th Century jazz, Japan's Toshiko Akiyoshi made a name for herself with a her various big band pieces and numerous trio LPs.

“The Brutalist” tells the story of Hungarian Jewish architect László Tóth, played by Adrien Brody. He escapes the Holocaust ...

Wayne Shorter was a key figure in popularizing the soprano saxophone, recording indelible albums for Blue Note Records.

That was among the kind and genuflecting flourishes of Palm Beach’s piano men, according to the late three-time 1990s Palm ...

The Survey also analyses the investment trends and policies in the 1950s and provides an economic outlook for 1960. Economic Developments in the Middle East 1958–59 This study reviews current ...

Although Craig failed to mention any errors, he did prompt a loud chorus of boos, when he was the only judge to criticise the routine, arguing that Sarah didn't bring 'enough 1950s jazz' to her ...

Known for his distinctive gravelly voice and innovative use of the trumpet, Louis Armstrong (1901-1971) was a defining figure of the 1950s jazz scene. Many still feel Armstrong’s charisma ...

was a defining figure of the 1950s jazz scene. Many still feel Armstrong’s charisma through his emotive performance on tracks like “Hello, Dolly!” and “What a Wonderful World.” ...

As jazz bookings here are infrequent, it was great news when the venue welcomed back ... Allen had been a member of Sun Ra's band since the late 1950s and it has been under Allen's leadership since ...