jazz

Is Laufey the Next Jazz Goddess?

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

Laufey’s emotive songwriting confirms that genre is not the defining quality of her work.…

March 21, 2024

In an article about "The Great Gatsby, a man and woman dance surrounded by the splendor of the roaring 20s.

Still Roaring: The Cultural Persistence of ‘The Great Gatsby’

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

From the 1920s to the 2020s, Fitzgerald’s portrayal of desire, decadence and destruction never gets old.…

August 14, 2023

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A New Generation of Jazz: Emmet Cohen and Kamasi Washington Are Reviving the ‘Old’ Genre

Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago

Modern listeners can now relate to the music that had largely faded into obscurity.…

November 21, 2022

an illustration of Kamasi Washington 's album

Kamasi Washington and the Modern-Day Epic

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

In a world where jazz is seemingly in decline, few musicians perform the genre. Kamasi Washington seeks to transform it.…

August 21, 2022

In article about Adele's 30 album, an illustration of the artist herself.

Adele’s ’30’ Is a Magical Listen That You Won’t Want To Miss

Sonia Noorbakhsh, UC Berkeley

The beloved artist released a new record after a five-year wait, which comes complete with mature vocals and styles.…

December 5, 2021

An image of famed jazz singer, Ella Fitzgerald

Jazz Is the Perfect Study Music

Elliot Jackson-Ontkush, Skidmore College

Engaging without being distracting, this music genre creates the perfect environment for working or just relaxing.…

July 24, 2021

On ‘Pancakes for Dinner,’ Lizzy McAlpine Explores Small, Intimate Moments

Kieran Benson, Luther College

From her debut album to her more recent work, the musical talent and originality of the singer-songwriter remain more than evident.…

April 26, 2021

Sister Rosetta Tharpe Is the Unsung Legend of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

Before Elvis ever took the stage, this woman was combining gospel, blues and jazz to pioneer the genre we all know today.…

August 4, 2020

Taking a Closer Look at New Orleans and Their Musical Gumbo

Dylan Kazanova, University of Texas at San Antonio

The Big Easy is known for jazz, but is it what everyone's listening to? It's time to explore the multifaceted music scene that includes rock, rap and funk.…

October 12, 2019

Jeff Bernat: The Filipino Singer That Brings New Vibes to R&B

Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio

He will have you reminiscing about your first love in every song.…

August 17, 2019

The Sweet Sound Of Sammy Rae & The Friends

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

One up-and-coming artist and her Friends are fusing pop and jazz into musical masterpieces, one song at a time.…

August 15, 2019

‘Cheek to Cheek (Deluxe)’: Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga Bring Back Jazz

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

Five years on, it's time to take a look at one of jazz music's unlikelier duos.…

July 24, 2019

Jazz-Rock Mashup Sammy Rae Is Amy Winehouse’s Punchier Young Sister

Camilla Forte, Columbia College Chicago

Metaphorically, of course.…

February 26, 2019

Jeff Goldblum’s Debut Album Is a Flirty, Fun-Filled Jazz Extravaganza

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

It’s about time the man who embodies jazz makes his own mark on the genre.…

December 14, 2018

Saxophone Virtuoso Kamasi Washington Has Returned in Style

Remington Jensen, University of Idaho

His newest album, 'Heaven and Earth,' has glimpses of the once-in-a-generation talent that has the jazz world in awe.…

June 25, 2018

NYU’s Yasmin Williams Is Reinventing the Musical Possibilities of the Guitar

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

A musician and senior at NYU, Yasmin Williams wants you to play the guitar — but you probably won’t play it like she does.…

March 14, 2018

5 Albums to Look Forward to in the Month of March

Xavier Austin Reyna, University of Texas at San Antonio

Watch out this month – artists are dropping albums like no tomorrow and you’ve got to be prepared. Here's a list of some you should definitely look out for. …

March 8, 2018