Expect surprises when Jason Moran, Marcus Shelby celebrate music of Duke EllingtonMarcus Shelby collaborates with Jason Moran to reinterpret Duke Ellington's diverse music, avoiding conventional setlists for a fresh jazz experience.
Play On! - Talawa Theatre, Lyric Hammersmith - ReviewPlay On! cleverly blends Shakespearean themes with jazz, showcasing the struggle for female musicians in a male-dominated era.
How Jazz Musicians Like Louis Armstrong Paid Homage to Trains With MusicJazz legends found safety and comfort traveling in Pullman cars during the brutal Jim Crow era, allowing them to create music free from racial violence.
Alvin Ailey's Silky Creatures of the NightAlvin Ailey's choreography reveals the magic of night, showcasing how it transforms bodies and brings out true selves.
Bill Strayhorn's "Lush Life" is a queer jazz classic that has transcended generations - QueertyBilly Strayhorn's "Lush Life" reflects the queer experience profoundly in jazz music.