/tags/npr-jazz NPR Jazz en-US Copyright Thu, 29 May 2025 18:01:52 GMT /2025-05-29/al-foster-drummer-for-miles-davis-and-sonny-rollins-has-died The superbly alert and flexible drummer formed a swirling current in modern jazz for more than 60 years. He was 82. Thu, 29 May 2025 18:01:52 GMT /2025-05-29/al-foster-drummer-for-miles-davis-and-sonny-rollins-has-died Nate Chinen /2025-05-21/artemis-tiny-desk-concert This jazz supergroup has super powers and they're on full display from beginning to end during this Tiny Desk. Wed, 21 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT /2025-05-21/artemis-tiny-desk-concert Mitra I. Arthur /2025-05-15/10-tracks-10-bands-a-wild-ride-through-hiromis-music Pianist Hiromi picks a track from 10 different bands she's led or joined, tracing the bold ideas and unexpected turns that have shaped her ever-evolving sound. Thu, 15 May 2025 21:10:11 GMT /2025-05-15/10-tracks-10-bands-a-wild-ride-through-hiromis-music Sarah Geledi, Trevor Smith /2025-05-07/jeff-parker-eta-ivtet-tiny-desk-concert The band's mystical approach to improvisation never bends to one sound at a time. Wed, 07 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT /2025-05-07/jeff-parker-eta-ivtet-tiny-desk-concert Lars Gotrich /2025-04-16/francis-davis-a-giant-of-jazz-criticism-has-died His wife, Fresh Air host Terry Gross, said the longtime contributor to The Village Voice and NPR had been living with emphysema and Parkinson's disease. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:48:37 GMT /2025-04-16/francis-davis-a-giant-of-jazz-criticism-has-died Nate Chinen /2025-04-11/yu-sakai-feat-tbn-trio-tiny-desk-concert While in Tokyo, we happened across this energetic band featuring the unique vocals of Yu Sakai, so we had to bring them to Tiny Desk. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT /2025-04-11/yu-sakai-feat-tbn-trio-tiny-desk-concert Suraya Mohamed /2025-04-09/nubya-garcia-tiny-desk-concert Nubya Garcia's powerful, delicate compositions take us on a tranquil journey. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT /2025-04-09/nubya-garcia-tiny-desk-concert Nikki Birch /2025-03-31/elida-almeida-tiny-desk-x-globalfest Through her music, Elida Almeida carries the heart — and irresistible rhythms — of Cabo Verde to the world. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT /2025-03-31/elida-almeida-tiny-desk-x-globalfest Ashley Pointer /2025-03-05/roy-ayers-whose-everybody-loves-the-sunshine-charmed-generations-dies-at-84 The vibraphonist, composer and jazz-funk pioneer helped inspire the neo-soul movement, and his best-known song was sampled over 100 times. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 01:24:37 GMT /2025-03-05/roy-ayers-whose-everybody-loves-the-sunshine-charmed-generations-dies-at-84 Lars Gotrich /2025-02-28/detroit-closes-out-black-history-month-by-honoring-iconic-legends-of-jazz-and-blues The iconic voices of female jazz & blues legends Billie Holiday, Phyllis Hyman, Nancy Wilson and Bessie Smith were honored at Aretha's Jazz Café in Detroit for Black History Month Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:49:47 GMT /2025-02-28/detroit-closes-out-black-history-month-by-honoring-iconic-legends-of-jazz-and-blues Sylvia Jarrus