Pharoah Sanders’ 1977 release Izipho Zam (My Gifts) on the Strata-East label is a fascinating listen. Widely regarded as a landmark in the evolution of free jazz, it continues to grow on me—and that, ...

As the National Museum of African American Music opens its doors, journalists from the USA TODAY Network explore the stories, places and people who helped make music what it is today in our expansive ...

The DC Jazz Festival returns from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4 with two days of free music on The Wharf and shows all around the city. Whether you want a classy night out or a fun, free daytime activity for the ...

For almost half a century, the Atlanta Jazz Festival has gathered crowds in Piedmont Park over Memorial Day weekend to groove to the sounds of snapping snares, brassy trumpets and sultry singers at ...

Syracuse’s biggest jazz party returns for its 39th edition this week. The 2025 Syracuse International Jazz Festival runs from June 25-29 with a lineup that includes New Orleans great Trombone Shorty, ...

From the Harlem Renaissance to modern improvisation, jazz has always been connected to wellness and self-expression.