Lloyd’s grandfather, born the son of slaves, refused to be cowed in a time of deep racial tensions in the US, and something of that steely confidence was passed down to the Memphis great

The final day of the jazz festival sees six acts stretch their abilities and their musical definitions

Jamal, one of the most celebrated pianists in American music, doesn’t conform to the stereotype of jazz men of his generation. But then, he doesn’t even call it jazz

Charles “Chas” Meredith: January 16th, 1933 – October 9th, 2013

Wise Up Ghost is the latest in a long line of collaborations by Elvis Costello – this time with Questlove and The Roots. Teaming up with others has always been at the heart of his music, says the singer-songwriter

George Duke - Born: January 12th, 1946; died: August 5th, 2013