On Tuesday, August 12, 1958, the most inclusive single piece of jazz documentation occurred when Art Kane, on an assignment from Esquire magazine, produced a group photograph of 57 mostly […]
A Great Night in Manhattan: Jazz at the Plaza 1958
Tag: Miles Davis
“Universe” Documents Landmark Compositions By Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, And Wallace Roney
In 1966 a landmark suite of orchestral jazz was written for Miles Davis and set to be recorded by The Miles Davis Quintet. That moment would never happen. The quintet […]
“Kind of Blue” Drummer, Jimmy Cobb, Has Died At The Age Of 91
The legendary drummer and the last surviving member of the famed Kind of Blue ensemble led by Miles Davis, has died at the age of 91. Cobb reportedly died on […]
Legendary Jazz Trumpeter Wallace Roney Dies From COVID-19 Complications
The heralded jazz trumpeter Wallace Roney, who studied with Miles Davis and other legendary players, has reportedly died today from “complications of COVID-19.” “I am saddened to confirm that the […]
7 Jazz Music Documentaries To Watch While Quarantined
Now is as good a time as any to catch up on jazz music documentaries you may have heard about. Documentaries that offer a glimpse into the lives of jazz […]
Jazz In Town: Celebrating Women in Jazz
March is Women’s History Month and we are celebrating with a special performance at the next Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series. We are fortunate to have one of the premier […]
Jazz In Town: Epic Jazz Arrives
Buffalo gets a unique visit from an international jazz artist noted for his epic jazz approach and plenty of jazz taking place throughout the region. Read on… Featured Event Kamasi […]
“Miles Davis: Birth Of The Cool” To Air On PBS Tuesday, February 25
The iconic PBS show, American Masters, will present the premiere broadcast of Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool, a documentary on the life of jazz legend Miles Davis. Scheduled for 9 […]
Jazz Legend Jimmy Heath Has Died At The Age Of 93
Jimmy Heath, the legendary jazz giant who performed with many of the historic names in jazz history, including greats such as John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Miles Davis, […]
Jazz In Town: Ladies At The Birth Of Bebop
Jazz shows up in many places and art forms. A musical play is underway featuring jazz icons. A movie appears out of nowhere. A big band has a special guest. […]
