Those who know jazz pianists know that Monty Alexander is one of the best around. In his teens in his native Jamaica, Alexander soaked up the sounds of Louis Armstrong and Nat King Cole. He went on to ...

Today, a new wave of rappers, jazz musicians and reggae artists are on a steady come-up, some of whom have used their contemporary voices as a stepping stone in the Anglo market and popular culture… ...

Working together like a matched-pair, it was really something to behold these two master musicians trading run after run of exquisitely crafted joviality. Monty Alexander is a profoundly entertaining ...

The Gowanus Reggae and Ska Society was fermented when a group of jazz musicians who shared the same vision for reggae got together for jam sessions at the home of keyboardist Nate Shaw. Their love of ...

A full Jazz Cafe isn't the easiest place to dance in, but the number of people who tried was a testament to Jazz Jamaica's irresistible vivacity. The UK jazz-reggae band is nearing the end of a tour ...

A Memorial Day tradition, the student-run Jazz Reggae Festival marks its 24th year with a diverse lineup of jazz, hip-hop, soul and reggae artists. Sunday’s Jam Day features the old-school-inspired ...

CORRECTION: The lead guitarist and co-founder of The Lions is named Dan Ubick. A sunny day on Sunday will mean a good day and performance, according to Q-Tip, who will be performing on Jam Day ...

Rolling Stone has never been a jazz-specialist publication, but in the Seventies, the magazine made sure readers stayed apprised of the jazz world as part of a well-rounded musical diet. In the ...

International reggae singer Maxi Priest says when the opportunity to record a version of Waiting in Vain by Bob Marley and the Wailers came up it was a decision that he didn’t regret. “I grew up with ...

On Friday November 16, local residents are in for a real treat. Canadian reggae visionary Jason Wilson - a two-time Juno Award nominee and Canadian Reggae Music Awards winner - with legendary English ...

JazzReggae Fest is showing the Westside some love with a lively celebration of culture and community. On Monday, JazzReggae Fest will commence for the 36th year at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center.