There is much to like about this lovingly put together history of the so-called free jazz of the 1960s and 1970s. Over a decade in the making, the film, directed by self- declared genre obsessive Tom ...

In the continuously evolving history of artistic expression, certain movements emerge that challenge the very foundations of our aesthetic sensibilities. In the early and mid-20th century, ...

"For the avant-garde, it was liberating. It just changed everything." Submarine Ent. has debuted the doc trailer for Fire Music: The Story of Free Jazz, about the exciting free jazz movement of the ...

A ton of free entertainment is available starting Friday, June 21, when the 2024 Rochester International Jazz Festival kicks off and runs through Saturday, June 29. This year's event features 326 ...

If you've ever wished a jazz festival came with better snacks, NoMad is about to grant your wish. The second annual NoMad Jazz Festival returns to Madison Square Park on Friday, August 7 and ...

This challenging subgenre, including the subset of free jazz, is driven by the fire of spontaneity, and its rules are still being written. Eleven writers, critics and musicians share their favorites.

A Grammy-winning artist dubbed "the undisputed future of the blues" will be closing out the festival.

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will present a series of free jazz concerts in Newark from February to May 2026. These events, co-presented with local institutions like Bethany Baptist ...