Some of the greatest jazz ballads have been most soulful when not swung. What is jazz? It is a state of mind, a spiritual quest for true unfettered artistic expression. A human expression of ...

This 3-CD Fats Waller anthology is one you can really spend time with. It showcases all of the roles Fats Wallers played: the solo pianist, band pianist, pipe organist, cheeky singer of his own and ...

We’re obviously deep into the digital age, but that hasn’t stopped labels from producing expansive and important jazz box sets. Among the best: Frank Sinatra, “A Voice on Air (1935-1955)” ...

I included a few jazz titles in my annual guide to gift-worthy music a couple of weeks back, but there were others I didn’t have space to include. I know some of you probably completed your holiday ...

“It not only ticks the jazz box but will also appeal to film enthusiasts and soundtrack experts.... An unmissable item with the best remastering you can get.” —BBC Music Magazine “The notes by ...