Discover how New Orleans' cultural blend created jazz through 7 pivotal developments, from Congo Square gatherings to Louis ...

Why It’s a Must-Listen: Rooted in the blues, “Equinox” is a dark and brooding piece that showcases Coltrane’s ability to merge traditional African American music with modern jazz techniques.

The American musical art form jazz emerges in New Orleans around the advent of the 20th century. Jazz blends elements from varied traditions, including African and African American, religious ...

The community will come together this weekend to discuss ways to overcome racial divides at the second annual Jazz and Race ...

Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...

Rhythm. Color. Movement. Seeing sound through art. The rich sounds, rhythms, and colors of jazz inspired prominent visual artists of the 20th century. In depicting African American culture, Romare ...

Maybe the most influential jazz musician of the second half of the 20th century Although all the records so far have been by American musicians, and mainly African American musicians, jazz was ...

The Institute’s vice president of education and curriculum development told students that jazz “evolved through the African American experience and started in New Orleans.” One Roosevelt ...

Growing up in South Central L.A., Ayers was raised in an area known for its Central Avenue Jazz scene, where African American culture and music reigned. Over his lifetime as a vibraphonist and ...