Jazz Archives: 05/2026

Frank Sinatra’s finest song, according to Mel Brooks -

Frank Sinatra’s finest song, according to Mel Brooks

“The peak”.

May 31, 2026

The Cover Uncovered The chaotic French Resistance-inspired scene of Thelonious Monk’s ‘Underground’

The Cover Uncovered: The chaotic French Resistance-inspired scene of Thelonious Monk’s ‘Underground’

A visually striking work.

May 26, 2026

Jazz with some teeth- Move over guitars, the brass is back!

Move over guitars, the brass is back! Why jazz is finding new life in 2026

So, ya like jazz?

May 26, 2026

100 years in 100 seconds The most important music Miles Davis ever played

100 years in 100 seconds: The most important music Miles Davis ever played

A centenary whirlwind.

May 26, 2026

Sonny Rollins - Musician - 1972

Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dead at 95

Rollins died at his home in New York.

May 26, 2026

The Beatles - 1963

‘The Gretty’: the secret jazz chord The Beatles fell in love with

Their secret weapon.

May 20, 2026

Bill Evans A jazz legend’s life in five tragedies

Bill Evans: A jazz legend’s life in five tragedies

The brilliant pianist Miles Davis described as having “this quiet fire”.

May 15, 2026

Dizzy Gillespie for President- the jazz star who wanted to rule the world

“I want to eat”: how commercial struggles derailed Dizzy Gillespie’s early days

“I want to eat.”

May 13, 2026

US President - President of The United States - General - Movies - Film - Cinema - Generic

Who was the first musician to run for US President?

A bid for political power…

May 10, 2026

Cafe Society the story of New York’s first integrated nightclub

Cafe Society: the story of New York’s first integrated nightclub

The club that started it all.

May 5, 2026