When the jazz pianist Don Shirley died on April 6, his passing was not widely reported. A New York Times obituary noted that the Jamaican born virtuoso pianist was trained in the classical repertoire.

When Cal State Fullerton music professors Bill Cunliffe and Rob Watson were looking for a student to send to a piano competition in China, they both thought of freshman Mathew Yang. The 18-year-old is ...

At the Kennedy Center’s incandescent “Jazz Meets the Classics” concert on Monday, the Paquito D’Rivera quintet did a strong set of Latin takes on classical repertoire. Standing out in those ...

Since the appearance of jazz in the early 20th century, jazz and classical have mostly lived on opposite sides of town, separated by tracks that most listeners won’t cross. This has long remained the ...

CHARLTON — The Overlook retirement community is hosting a free summer concert on the History of Classical Jazz Piano: 1917-Present at 2 p.m. Sept. 14. The concert will be held in the Overlook ...

Over the past 40 years, Keith Jarrett has come to be recognized as one of the most creative musicians of our times - universally acclaimed as an improviser of unsurpassed genius; a master of jazz ...

Do you know the extraordinary piano virtuosos who have shaped music history with their magical touch? Well, they are the Pianist! The pianist has been mastered by remarkable talents across classical, ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- Apparently the difference between playing at Blue Note or David Geffen Hall is hard-wired into musicians' brains, making it difficult for even incredibly talented musicians to ...

An entire week of jazz piano music descends upon the La Jolla Music Society to celebrate Jazz History Month, including panel discussions, a master class, concerts, free shows and more. It kicks off ...

Adam Neely joined LA and Nahre in the studio for an improvised jam session. Adam Neely joined LA and Nahre in the studio for an improvised jam session. Adam comes from a jazz and rock background, ...

The piano continues to mesmerize audiences worldwide through the hands of today’s most talented musicians. From concert halls to streaming platforms, piano players of the 21st century shape our ...