Jazz

Few figures in jazz history embody both power and poetry quite like Charles Mingus.

In the 1980s and 1990s, jazz experienced a powerful revival. After decades of fusion, funk, and experimentation, a new generation of musicians returned to acoustic traditions while pushing the music forward.

The 1970s marked a fascinating revival in jazz. After the free jazz explorations of the ’60s, many artists returned to earlier roots while still pushing boundaries.

The vocal artistry of Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald continues to shape modern jazz singing.

Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong were groundbreaking solo artists long before their collaborations.

Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong shared one of jazz’s most iconic musical partnerships.

After his formative work with Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane embarked on a journey that would redefine jazz.

John Coltrane and Thelonious Monk share one of the most influential collaborations in jazz history.

Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn's collaboration was not just about music—it was about storytelling through jazz. Together, they transformed the big band into a narrative instrument, where every arrangement and solo contributed to a larger emotional journey.

Billy Strayhorn was more than Duke Ellington’s collaborator—he was a singular musical voice.