Herbie Hancock recounts his first steps towards becoming one of the most famous jazz pianists and his ongoing passion for finding new directions in music, as he prepares for the tour in October.
There wasn't a jazz club when James Valentine was growing up in Ballarat. Instead he tuned into the ABC
James Valentine grew up listening to jazz on the ABC. Five decades on he's sharing his love of the form on ABC Jazz, which turns 15 on July 1.
Photo shows James Valentine stands on a salt flat with a blue sky in a grey suit and plays saxophone.Lisa Simone on the legacy of her mother, Nina Simone
The Melbourne International Jazz Festival will host Lisa Simone, the daughter of the late Nina Simone. The Grammy-nominated singer and actress speaks of the legacy of her mother 20 years since her death.
Has Video Duration: 4 minutes 41 seconds.Thousands arrive in Mount Gambier for jazz festival after pandemic hiatus
The Generations in Jazz event offers world-class performances and competitions for excited students from around the country.
Photo shows A giant big top tent sits in a paddock surrounded by portable offices, trucks and cars.American jazz piano great Ahmad Jamal dies aged 92
US jazz pianist and composer Ahmad Jamal dies aged 92 after a career spanning more than seven decades.
Photo shows A man sits at a piano smiling and points with his finger.In 30, Adele's more careful approach to her voice matches the aftermath of the damage of divorce
Adele's voice is soulful, rich and powerful – but it is in her vulnerability we can really see what an incredible artist she is, writes Narelle Yeo.
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Photo shows Adele singing into a microphone, with a Saturn tattoo on her forearm and Saturn earrings.New film focuses on FBI's campaign to shut down jazz icon Billie Holiday at height of her career
The United States vs Billie Holiday focuses on the FBI's racially-motivated campaign to shut down the singer at the height of her career — by weaponising her addiction.
Photo shows Film still of Andra Day as Billie Holliday singing on stage from The United States vs Billie Holiday'It's disgusting': Fury as major music festival canned hours before it began
Music band Tyde is among the artists, stallholders, fans and industry heavyweights to react after Byron Bay's Bluesfest 2021 is axed just hours before it is set to begin, calling the move "absolutely disgusting".
Photo shows a man and two women sit next to each other with serious expressions, a red glow over themChick Corea, jazz great with 23 Grammy Awards, dies at 79
After a career that included playing alongside Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, jazz pianist Chick Corea is the artist with the most jazz Grammys in the ceremony's 63-year history.
Photo shows Chick Corea performs with Eddie Gomez and Brian Blade perform during their concert in Moscow, Russia.'Intimate' music festival begins across five COVID-safe Sydney venues
It's been a long road, tough for jazz vocalist Emma Pask to get back to the stage because of the coronavirus pandemic. But now "the spark is back" as she prepares to perform at a COVID-safe festival in Sydney.
The countdown for Australia's favourite jazz artist is on. Here are 10 greats
While piano players and trumpeters may loom large in the genre, these 10 singers more than hold their own.
Photo shows Ella Fitzgerald smiles for the cameraSaxophonist avoids conviction for indecent assault at James Morrison Academy
A jazz musician who indecently assaulted a woman at a prestigious music academy in SA avoids conviction, with his lawyer saying it would have harmed his career prospects.
Photo shows Matthew Harkins outside court in Adelaide, where he pleaded guilty to indecent assault.Jazz musician James Morrison writes reference for student who admitted indecent assault
An Adelaide court is presented with a character reference written by Australian jazz musician James Morrison in support of a student who indecently assaulted a woman at his academy.
Photo shows Matthew Harkins outside court in Adelaide, where he pleaded guilty to indecent assault.The best live music, cabaret, theatre and films to stream into your loungeroom this week
Instagram concerts, an online musical, theatre via Zoom — this is your guide to where to find the best arts online.
Photo shows A still from the film strictly ballroom of a man and woman in ballroom dancing outfits about to take the stageThe Two of Us
The touching friendship between jazz man James Morrison and his long-time mentor Don Burrows is the focus of this week’s encore program, following Burrows' death from Alzheimer's disease in a Sydney nursing home last month.
Has Video Duration: 29 minutes 27 seconds.'When I came back to Australia I was Indigenous': Meet Wilma Reading
In Sydney to open the International Women's Jazz Festival, Wilma Reading toured the world during the genre's golden age — but the "icon and trailblazer" is almost unknown in her home country.
Photo shows Wilma Reading with her hands crossed staring knowingly into the camera.A jazz musician, a rare 'blonde' instrument, and a reunion 15 years in the making
Jazz organist Joey DeFrancesco is back with Blondie.
A jazz musician, a rare 'blonde' instrument, and a reunion 15 years in the making
When Grammy-nominated American jazz performer Joey DeFrancesco sold his blonde-coloured Hammond B3 organ over eBay to an Australian bidder, he had one condition. That it be made available when he played in Australia.
Photo shows A man in a black jacket, wearing glasses, with dark brown hair, smiles as he plays an organ.'Don't copy me': Jazz legend's advice to young musicians
He's won 14 Grammy awards, an Oscar and was part of the acclaimed Miles Davis Quintet, but legendary jazz keyboardist Herbie Hancock wants the next generation of jazz stars to avoid duplicating his style and simply be themselves.
Photo shows A man wearing a checked shirt and glasses stands at the foot of red-carpeted stairs.Big event calls for a big tent — and this is a beauty
The world's largest modular big-top tent finds a temporary home in a paddock in regional South Australia as part of the Generations in Jazz Festival.
Photo shows The world's largest modular tent has been put up in a paddock outside of Mount GambierAdelaide's small bar boom threatens pioneer's survival
A groundswell of public support gives hope that one of Adelaide's first small bars will be able to emerge from a sea of debt to keep its doors open.
Photo shows A large crowd fills watches a man on stage at La Boheme