Jazz is a kind of music in which improvisation is typically an important part. In most jazz performances, players play solos which they make up on the spot, which requires considerable skill. There is ...
Welcome to the award-winning Thompson Jazz Studies Program at the University of Colorado Boulder College of Music! Our program offers specialized instruction in jazz performance and pedagogy for ...
Recordings by New England Conservatory alumni and faculty have been recognized in the New York Times’ Best Jazz Albums of 2024 and DownBeat magazine’s Best Albums of 2024, maintaining a longstanding ...
Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas together form one of the most important collections of work in the history of music. The 32 piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven together form one of the most vital ...
December 5, 2024 • We honor the late Quincy Jones' extraordinary jazz legacy with our host, Christian McBride, who bonded with the media mogul and musical icon over the years.