NPR Music - JAZZ

Jazz Lives At Duke Ellington's Resting Place See young jazz musicians honor their departed elders at a cemetery that's more like a hall of fame. Read this story

A BLOG SUPREME The High Priestess Of Soul: Nina Simone In 5 Songs There are certain figures in jazz history whose iconic status can be telegraphed by a single name. The pianist and singer Nina Simone seems to be ascending to that place of pop-culture reverence. Read this story

MUSIC INTERVIEWS Robert Glasper Puts His Trio On Shuffle The jazz pianist has spent the past five years essentially making modern R&B records. On the new Covered he returns to a more traditional form, but adds an eclectic twist to keep things interesting. Read this story

A BLOG SUPREME Five Canadian Artists Playing The Montreal Jazz Festival With more than six million visitors from around the world, downtown Montreal hosts one of the world's biggest events of its kind. Hear some of the native talent on display this year. Read this story

JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA: THE RADIO PROGRAM Jimmy Greene Remembers A 'Beautiful Life' The saxophonist's latest album is dedicated to the memory of his 6-year-old daughter, killed in the 2012 mass shooting in Newtown, Conn. His quartet performs the genre-spanning music in concert. Read this story