On Andra Day’s ‘Cassandra (Cherith),’ a Soaring Voice Reaches Inward
After playing Billie Holiday onscreen, the singer brings jazz virtuosity to songs of her own.
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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Jazz Bass
Writers, scholars, radio hosts and musicians, including the bassist Ron Carter, share songs that shine a light on an instrument that lays the foundation of jazz.
Jazz Saved the Bassist Luke Stewart. Now He’s Working to Rescue Others.
Stewart’s many projects — Silt Trio, Irreversible Entanglements, Blacks’ Myths and others — make strong statements and foster community. A new LP is out Friday.
‘Modern Love Podcast’: Laufey, Gen Z’s Pop Jazz Icon, Sings for the Anxious Generation
The Gen Z ‘it girl’ singer on the painful push and pull of young love.