Jazz Archives: 08/2021

Kasami Washington covers Metallica’s ‘My Friend of Misery’

Metal gets a jazz makeover.

Aug 31, 2021

Watch the earliest known footage of Louis Armstrong performing live, 1933

Hurricane Ida has destroyed Louis Armstrong monument in New Orleans

Destruction.

Aug 31, 2021

Molly Ringwald shares emotional obituary for jazz musician father Bob Ringwald

Molly Ringwald shares emotional obituary for jazz musician father Bob Ringwald

A touching tribute.

Aug 9, 2021

How Dave Grohl accidentally wrote a jazz song

‘Everlong’ uses jazz chords to create emotionally dark verses.

Aug 8, 2021

The heartfelt letter Louis Armstrong wrote to a fan

The life and times of the wonderful Louis Armstrong

A symbol of hope.

Aug 4, 2021

Fela Kuti

Fela Kuti: Perhaps the craziest life in music history

The madness of a troubled trailblazer.

Aug 2, 2021