But unlike some cities, Kansas City’s musical heritage remains woven into its streets, neighborhoods and landmarks.

Uniquely informed and informative: 'A Jazzman's Tale' is especially and unreservedly recommended for community, college, and university library American Music History and American Biography ...

As the Utah Jazz celebrate their 50th anniversary this season, it’s a great time to reflect on the long and proud history of the nine coaches who’ve been the leading man of the Jazz. From Scotty ...

With the passing of February 2010, another Black History Month is on the books. The one true American art form is Jazz music, an indelible mark made by American Black artists which is celebrated ...

For most contemporary music consumers, listening to jazz is a historical exercise. Miles Davis' Kind Of Blue is, at the time of writing, still No. 3 on Billboard's Jazz Albums chart 61 years after it ...

A paperback reprint of the companion volume to the authoritative Burns and Ward documentary-the 19-hour, 10-episode series that aired on PBS in January, 2001-this lavishly illustrated history ...

"The Jazz Singer" starring Al Jolson, the first movie that incorporated synchronized speaking parts for its actors, was released on this day in history, Oct. 6, 1927. Primitive by today’s standards, ...

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History designates April as Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM). As one of America's first true pop culture movements, Jazz defines America's modern history. As ...

Please contact the music department for more information. EMUS 1437/3437/5437 (1)–Jazz Combo Please contact the music department for more information. EMUS 3642 (3)–History of Jazz Studies the ...