A note to those who feel, not without merit, that popular culture is getting so stiflingly politically correct and even “woke” that it is being strangled to death: In 1989, when I published my book ...

FIVE STARS. Smoky, Intensely Musical New Jazz Artist. Kelley Suttenfield is a jazz vocalist unafraid to breakdown a few barriers. An artist to notice on her first album, simply melt away with her duet ...

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 ...

It’s true that come March many jazz venues consciously look to book female instrumentalists in celebration of Women’s History Month. But it’s also true that presenters don’t have to search hard to ...

Over her 20-year career, Judy Wexler has earned the reputation as one of the most compelling West Coast jazz vocalists. Known for her warm voice and affective interpretation of lyrics, her repertoire ...

When thinking about jazz, it’s impossible to ignore the deep, soulful contributions of Black women who have shaped the genre into what it is today. From smooth and sultry vocals to bold, ...

In a directory of jazz venues in the metro area, Hey Nonny is on few fans’ shortlist. Heck, it may not even crack their long list. But in two short years, the downtown Arlington Heights venue has gone ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Jazz vocalist Sara Gazarek walked the red carpet Sunday night at the Grammys in L.A. and then took a ...

The festival never disappoints with the female jazz vocalists it finds from around the world. Of course, there are those like Norah Jones and Samara Joy (she's back again this year) who become ...