Nicknamed Mama Africa, Miriam Makeba was a singer, actress, UN ambassador and civil rights activist.
Vibraphonist Gary Burton and pianist Makoto Ozone, both great jazz players noted for their virtuoso technique and innovative style perform at 'Münchner Klaviersommer', an annual concerts series that took place from 1981 to 1998 in Munich, Germany. The concerts were usually held in July at The Gas...
The great jazz pioneer performs with his usual charisma and passion in this live concert, filmed in Australia in 1964 as part of his tour with the All Stars.
Of the major soul-jazz pioneers, Jimmy McGriff was the bluesiest and often insisted that he was more of a blues musician than a jazz artist. Regardless, he remained eclectic enough to blur the lines of genres.
With his powerful arms, Earl `Fatha' Hines embraced nearly every era of jazz piano.
Funky jazz with the one and only Fred Wesley at the trombone and his New JB's.
Martin Fabricius is a Danish vibraphonist and composer of film music who studied with the legendary vibes master Gary Burton. He has performed his own music all over the world, attracting a growing audience of listeners both familiar and new to jazz.
A set by the Freddie Hubbard Quintet at the Brussels Jazz Club in the summer of 1980.
A tribute to Blue Note Records, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2014.
Da Pá Virada sessions bring the best musicians of contemporary Brazilian jazz, and beyond. Filmed in São Paulo, each session offers a unique experience by giving a fresh look into Brazil's music scene.
Public Enemy, also known as PE, performs at The Metro Theatre, in Sydney, Australia, on December 27, 2008.
Eartha Kitt sings her favourites.
Nordic afro jazz project 'We Are Birds' saw the light between Finland and Africa, during a 2010 jam session in which Finnish jazz pianist Tuomas A. Turunen met African drummer-percussionist and urban griot Dimitri Reverchon. The two composers set their mind to exploring this hybrid genre, and fou...
The crème de la crème of the Paris jazz, blues, gypsy and funk scene performs at the legendary club annex restaurant Le Resevoir.
Portraits of artists, concerts and festivals that give good impressions of the jazz world. Both famous and less famous jazz artists will give new insights in their life, such as why they wrote a certain song and what was the first record they bought.
Portraits of artists, concerts and festivals that give good impressions of the jazz world. Both famous and less famous jazz artists will give new insights in their life, such as why they wrote a certain song and what was the first record they bought.
An intimate and beautiful show in the antique theatre of Vienne.
The annual international festival November Music was first held in 1993. Its 2018 edition included jazz, avant-garde, world, and electronic music. One of the performers in 2018 was the singer Lucia Cadotsch.
Indie artists, blues veterans and jazz superstars pour out their hearts and souls at the Paradox.
Artists from all over the world contribute their favourite Love Songs to an unusual event uniting classical, jazz and world music. The concert targets a wide audience, aiming to create a grand open-air atmosphere that music lovers will remember.
Three concerts filmed in 1963 and 1964 in Holland, Switzerland and Belgium that highlight the bebop legend's classic style and silky tone.
Jazz club De Tor in Enschede is one of Europe's most authentic jazz venues. Some of the best musicians from Holland and the rest of the world find their way to De Tor to perform for an audience of appreciative jazz fans.
The band plays a mix of various styles, inspired by funk, jazz, dub, rock, and others. The ensemble made its debut in 2010 and has played at numerous festivals. Their December 2010 performance with former backing musicians of Afrobeat founder Fela K.
Joel Hierrezuelo Balart is Cuban multi-instrumentalist. Hirrezuelo describes Zapateo Suite as the story of his career and the musical influences from his career, especially jazz. It can be viewed as the musician's personal story of Cuban music.
The international trade fair, exhibition, and festival, jazzahead!, is one of the most important events in the jazz community. Hosted annually in Bremen, Germany, it brings together musicians, agents, organizers, jazz experts, and music enthusiasts.