Women have always had a lot of the big names in jazz: Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald. These artists broke barriers in the male-dominated genre; the trails they blazed are carried forth ...

In Celebration of Women’s History Month, CapRadio will present nightly broadcasts on KXPR (88.9 FM) during the entire month of March that will spotlight the legendary female instrumentalists and ...

René Marie, vocals: Friday, Sept. 1, 6 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 3, 8:30 p.m. Tia Fuller, saxophone: Friday, Sept. 1, 9:30 p.m. Akiko Tsuruga, B3 organ: Saturday, Sept ...

It is rare that a jazz musician is just a jazz musician. In order to survive you almost always have to have another gig, teach, or work in some auxiliary role to your music life. A musician who ...

Ekep Nkwelle will perform with Marilyn Maye and Catherine Russell at 92 NY July 20. Joining forces at 92NY’s annual “Jazz in July” series on July 20 will be Marilyn Maye, Catherine Russell and Ekep ...

A Month‑long Jazz Showcase Honoring The Power, Legacy, And Brilliance Of Women In Music. Posted in “Event” column. Published: ...

The members of the jazz ensemble Straight Ahead (L-R) are Alina Morr, Kymberli Wright, Marion Hayden, Ingrid Racine and Gayelynn McKinney. Next weekend, the Women in the Arts Festival will be back in ...

Your donation today will help MinnPost continue to report on the news you need. Ten years after forming the Jazz Women All Stars, Patty Peterson and her ensemble of powerhouse women jazz performers ...

One of Detroit’s most unique art happenings is an event that takes audiences back nearly a century, immersing music lovers in an environment that brings iconic female jazz singers of the 20th century ...

*Praise is pouring in from the Jazz community for the inaugural Jazz Music Awards, which had its broadcast premiere on January 1, 2024, on PBS Passport’s on-demand platform, as well as the nine PBS ...

under-recognized Black female jazz performers and composers. Dr. Angela M. Wellman is an award-winning musician, scholar, educator, and activist. As a third-generation musician, Wellman has performed ...

The night opened with an instrumental version of “Tea for Two,” “Tangerine,” and “You Go to My Head,” played by the band, including Fulton. The entire evening was a glorious celebration of female ...