Jazz Musicians
Rare Footage of Duke Ellington Highlights When Jazz and Baseball Were in Perfect Harmony
The Smithsonian's curator of American music explains how the history of two great American innovations—Jazz and baseball—are intertwined
A Sax Supreme: John Coltrane's Legendary Instrument Joins the Collections of the American History Museum
Ravi Coltrane, son of jazz musicians John and Alice Coltrane, donates one of his father's three saxophones
New Photos of John Coltrane Rediscovered 50 Years After They Were Shot
During the recording of A Love Supreme in 1964, Chuck Stewart caught the jazz legend in his element
How to Tour Louis Armstrong’s New Orleans
Jazz is synonymous with the Big Easy, and there’s no bigger name in the history of the genre than Satchmo
Joe Temperley’s Ageless Sax
The Scottish baritone saxophone musician recalls his 60-year career and the famous singers he’s accompanied
Herman Leonard’s Eye for Jazz
In the 1940s and 50s, photographer Herman Leonard captured icons of the jazz world, including Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington
Julia Keefe’s Jazz
The young musician discusses the joys of improvisation and her new tribute to fellow American Indian artist Mildred Bailey
For Smithsonian, Mangione Memorabilia 'Feels So Good'
The jazz flugelhornist and composer kicks off Jazz History Month with a donation to the National Museum of American History
Benny Goodman's Clarinet
Late in his career, jazz musician Benny Goodman favored a Parisian “licorice stick” as his instrument of choice
Dr. John's Prognosis
The blues and rock musician shares stories of his wild past and his concerns for the future.
Rhythm and Identity
A Q&A with Bobby Sanabria, musician, composer and professor of Latin jazz
Keeper of the Keys
Pianist Jason Moran laces his strikingly original music with the soulful sounds of jazz greats
35 Who Made a Difference: Wynton Marsalis
In Katrina's aftermath, the trumpeter has rallied support for his native New Orleans
Return of a Virtuoso
Following a debilitating stroke, the incomparable jazz pianist Oscar Peterson had to start over
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