Lately, I have been listening to jazz music more than any other genre both at home and in the store. Most of it is jazz, bop and hard bop from the 1940s through the 1960s. It is the cool jazz, the hot ...

Jazz Guitar for the Absolute Beginner, the debut instructional tome from New York City-based musician Amanda Monaco, is a well-thought out, step-by-step guide for the jazz guitar novice. Monaco starts ...

Not sure which jazz tunes to start with? In this video, I break down 25 essential jazz standards—curated specifically for beginners. These songs will help you build a solid repertoire, develop your ...

The band's name is a typical piece of shy Swedish understatement. Its two leaders, guitarist Erik Söderlind and saxophonist Andreas Gidlund, are anything but beginners; they have a great deal of ...

If you are new to jazz, know nothing about jazz, or are jazz-curious, this list is for you. You may have heard of The Real Book, a “fake” book collection of jazz standards. Think of it as a kind of ...

Jazz can feel like a maze of sounds, but once you know the basics—song forms, standards, and the art of improvisation—it becomes a rich, rewarding journey. From the swing of Duke Ellington to the ...

Hoodlums Music and Movies co-owner Steve Wiley speaks and plays some of his favorite jazz music. No paywall. Always accessible. We’re always watching out for you and our community — but we need your ...

No style of music is as intimidating to novices as jazz. The improvisation-heavy arrangements are the polar opposite of the structure that anchors pop, rock, country and R&B. And the dizzying ...

For the layman, the annual Earshot Jazz Festival can be a little daunting. Jazz has never been the most easily accessible genre for casual listeners, and having dozens of concerts spread around the ...