NPR Music - Jazz

Celebrating Joe Temperley In Concert The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra salutes its Scottish baritone saxophonist and elder statesman with a program of his favorite Ellingtonia and a new concerto by Wynton Marsalis. Read this story

JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA At 70, Keith Jarrett Is Learning How To Bottle Inspiration The jazz pianist is celebrating his birthday with a pair of new releases, one of which documents how his creative process plays out in front of live audiences. Read this story

MUSIC 50 Years Ago, Ramsey Lewis Joined 'The In Crowd' The pianist was looking for a fun song to add to his set that evening at a Washington, D.C., jazz club when a waitress made a suggestion. The recording became a huge crossover hit: "The In Crowd." Read this story

MUSIC INTERVIEWS Kamasi Washington's 3-Hour Jazz 'Epic,' Complete With Creation Myth The Los Angeles jazz saxophonist ended up on the latest records by rapper Kendrick Lamar and electronic music producer Flying Lotus. His new three-CD recording is no less ambitious. Read this story

MARIAN MCPARTLAND'S PIANO JAZZ Gonzalo Rubalcaba On Piano Jazz The Cuban pianist dazzles with his renditions of "Con Alma" and "Straight No Chaser." Read this story