Back in the late sixties, when rock musicians started to explore more complex things, the music became at the same time more interesting and, well, complicated at the same time. It was the advent of ...

Lou Reed of The Velvet Underground was quite a fan of jazz. In fact, he enjoyed the unique perspective of jazz and its freedom. Free-form jazz, specifically, could have easily inspired unique (and ...

The instrument hasn’t always been a central player in jazz, but the best guitarists have taken up the challenge of finding their own way. Fourteen musicians and writers share their favorites. Credit..

Earlier this month, and for the first time since 2023, Rock Music Menu headed north of the border to Canada for the Montreal Jazz Festival, which saw this year’s edition, the 45th, run from June 26 ...

It’s official: Syracuse Jazz Fest is on for 2025 with some big names on the lineup, including three Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. The 39th edition of the Syracuse International Jazz Festival will take ...

The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that two signature music festivals will be free to attend in 2025. The move will allow attendees to experience the events for free, without ...

It must have been maddening for Frank Zappa to work with rock musicians. His ambitious ideas were often impossible to perform. Sometimes, the body’s physical limitations just can’t keep up with the ...

Every restaurant serves food, but not every restaurant offers music. At the Shore, though, there are lots of places where you can get a good meal and see a great performance. Maybe you're longing to ...

Since 1980, the Montreal International Jazz Festival has celebrated the best of jazz every July, featuring renowned legends and emerging artists. Acknowledged by Guinness World Records as the world's ...

The Jazz Music Awards 2023 celebrates the best in today's jazz. The Jazz Music Awards 2023 celebrates the best in today's jazz. The inaugural broadcast is hosted by Dee Dee Bridgewater and Delroy ...