Rhythm and Blues (Music) – Page 25

Esperanza Spalding’s Latest Surprise, and 10 More New Songs

Hear the jazz musician’s team-up with the Brazilian songwriter Milton Nascimento, plus tracks from Saweetie, Omar Apollo and others.

By Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz

He was best known as a jazz musician, but his shimmering sound was also heard on classic albums by David Bowie, Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen.

By Alex Williams

After playing Billie Holiday onscreen, the singer brings jazz virtuosity to songs of her own.

By Jon Pareles

The two companies reached a new licensing deal, ending a three-month stalemate that kept some of pop’s biggest stars off the platform.

By Ben Sisario