Almost no other instrument seems so synonymous with jazz as the sax. Listen to some classic alto playing from Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Stitt and more greats.

In search of a “wow factor," an increasing number of couples are adding live sax to their receptions — even if the instrument ...

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SMOKE Jazz Club will present its December 2025 lineup featuring the 13th Annual Coltrane Festival “Countdown 2026,” running December 10–January 4. Performers include Ravi Coltrane, Melissa Aldana, ...

Henry Threadgill first performed as a percussionist in his high school marching band before taking up the baritone saxophone and later a large portion of the woodwind instrument family. He soon ...

Here are five worthwhile jazz albums released in the past few months. Tracks: Those Who Know; Reflection; Eternal 1; Hawk Wind; Adaptation; Eternal 2; Destroyer ...