On PBS screens nationwide, American Masters celebrates the Father of Mambo, Israel "Cachao" López, in 'Cachao: Uno Más,' narrated and produced by Andy Garcia.
The month of November 2009 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Johnny Mercer. Songwriter, vocalist, but above all lyricist, he walks shoulder to shoulder with the greatest talents of the 20th century. But our C. Davis Remignanti points out three areas where Mercer was (arguably) unequaled.
Having survived near-extinction, the music that defines the heart of Portugal has a new reigning diva who, like the music itself, blends an African heritage with the spirit, light and spontaneity of modern Lisbon.
A two-hour documentary explores the career and contribution to American culture of Turkish jazz, R & B and rock and roll impresario and producer Ahmet Ertegun (1923 - 2006).
With a tour of Japan coming up in April and May, world-renowned jazz pianist Keith Jarrett talks to culture journalist C. B. Liddell in Tokyo about his music.
Big Band bandleader and clarinetist Artie Shaw died at age 94 in California. Mike Zwerin recalls his career, and his decision to retreat from Beatles-class stardom in 1955 and live in seclusion.
Branford Marsalis is one of today's most talented, committed and successful saxophonist, writes jazz critic Mike Zwerin in an interview with Branford Marsalis about his new music label Marsalis Music and greed in the music business.
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