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Today is the 100th birthday of one of the greatest jazz artists of all time: Miles Davis. Throughout his storied career, Davis redefined jazz as he pioneered several stylistic evolutions and kept the improvisational music relevant.

Countless musicians cite Davis as an influence, and trumpeters feel it in particular. Three notable jazz trumpeters, Thomas Marriott, Dmitry Matheny, and Riley Mulherkar have felt Davis' lasting impact on their approach to the instrument.

"When I was five years old, my father would play the classic album, 'Kind of Blue', and the music filled our little apartment. I was mesmerized. I said, 'Daddy, what's that sound?' And he replied, 'That's jazz. That's Miles Davis.'"

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Since welcoming pianist Orrin Evans to the group, The Bad Plus has embarked on an exciting musical journey that will come full circle during their farewell tour next year.

The perpetual evolution of The Bad Plus Since welcoming pianist Orrin Evans to the group, The Bad Plus has embarked on an exciting musical journey that will come full circle during their farewell tour next year.

Vocalist Jazzmeia Horn sees a double meaning in the title of her debut, 'Social Call.' It's a jazz standard included on the album, and also a call to make a difference in society. For Horn, singing is about connection; helping listeners connect to themselves and her relationship with the audience.

"Everything that I do is not for me, it's actually for somebody else, in hopes that they might see it and and feel a certain way and maybe change or enhance whoever they are as a person, and that's what this music is about," she said.

Guitarists Martin Taylor and Bruce Forman perform a set of swinging guitar duets in this exclusive KNKX studio session performance.

Two guitar masters trade stories and songs in a playful studio session Guitarists Martin Taylor and Bruce Forman perform a set of swinging guitar duets in this exclusive KNKX studio session performance.

Grammy-winning composer and pianist Billy Childs draws inspiration from mentorship, and the 'alternate universes' various collaborations lend his projects.

The collaborative soul of pianist-composer Billy Childs Grammy-winning composer and pianist Billy Childs draws inspiration from mentorship, and the 'alternate universes' various collaborations lend his projects.

Pianist Lynne Arriale joins forces with a talented new rhythm section to deliver an intimate and spirited studio session on the heels of her 2024 record, Being Human.

Pianist Lynne Arriale makes emotional return to KNKX studios Pianist Lynne Arriale joins forces with a talented new rhythm section to deliver an intimate and spirited studio session on the heels of her 2024 record, Being Human.

With a name that serendipitously matches her career, vocalist Jazzmeia Horn feels she's living out her destiny, weaving together melody and emotion onstage.

Singer Jazzmeia Horn transcribes her soul through song With a name that serendipitously matches her career, vocalist Jazzmeia Horn feels she's living out her destiny, weaving together melody and emotion onstage.

Oakland-based modern blues man Fantastic Negrito visited the KNKX studios for a few songs with his quintet.

The incredible reinvention of modern bluesman Fantastic Negrito Oakland-based modern blues man Fantastic Negrito visited the KNKX studios for a few songs with his quintet.

Happy International Jazz Day! An All-StarGlobal Concert in Chicago featuring Herbie Hancock, Robert Glasper, Terri Lyne Carrington and many many more artists is starting soon. Watch live:

International Jazz Day 130 likes. "2026 International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert — Live in 4K from Chicago, USA"

Happy International Jazz Day! Today the world comes together to celebrate jazz. AND it's the last day of our Spring Fund Drive. Honor the music we all love with a gift today. https://vist.ly/42dnb

Good morning, Marcin! And everyone who is waking up with coffee, tea, and Jazz24. Listeners in 150+ countries tune in to Jazz24. Wherever you are in the world, your support keeps this music playing for everyone. The drive ends on April 30. Have you played your part yet? https://vist.ly/424tj