une is jazz month in New York. Still. The recent collapse of the JVC Jazz Festival may have created a different impression among casual observers — and make no mistake, its absence is being felt. But ...

A legend in Detroit’s music scene is using her talent and passion to shine a spotlight on women in music. Drummer and composer Gayelynn McKinney is part of a legendary Detroit family that has helped ...

Behind every great band is a great drummer. And while it's still rare to find a woman behind a kit, some of music's most compelling sticksmiths are in fact female. But who are those that have mastered ...

A masterful drummer and creative force, Miller employs her deep roots in jazz and improvisation to break down musical barriers incorporating folk, funk, Latin, and klezmer along the way. The New ...

Drummers don’t get enough love. Mastering the art of drumming in any genre or style of music is no easy feat. Still, these four female drummers managed to become some of the best of all time; and they ...

SMOKE Jazz Club welcomes both legendary and emerging jazz artists in March. The month begins with two of the great jazz artists of the past 50 years: pianist George Cables leads his Quartet (Mar 6-10) ...

When thinking about jazz, it’s impossible to ignore the deep, soulful contributions of Black women who have shaped the genre into what it is today. From smooth and sultry vocals to bold, ...