Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign ...

The instrument hasn’t always been a central player in jazz, but the best guitarists have taken up the challenge of finding ...

Playlist of Ambient Jazz Songs here comes again! A pleasant selection of easy listening music, perfect for any situation ...

" Our first bossa nova songs / smooth jazz relaxing playlist. Saxophone music, cafe music, new orleans jazz music joined into a mellow sax ensemble ideal not only for studying or relaxing, but also as ...

Support local artists and check out (and even purchase!) some the most interesting 2024 releases by Bay Area artists. Here’s ...

A terrific year for new jazz releases, the breath and depth of the music from all corners of the world underlining the robust health of jazz a quarter of the way into the 21st century. Northbound ...

The year’s best Canadian jazz albums are, as usual, a varied bunch, with a big band’s roar, adventurous pianism and a swinging but intimate duo vying for the attention of music-lovers.

And all three continue to collaborate with gifted young musicians, the better to move the music forward and ensure jazz continue to be a tradition that constantly expands while building on its ...