It turned out that this week’s eerily smoky skies were the perfect backdrop for Bob Dylan’s spooky, stunning return to Boston ...

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The 1940s were one of the most transformative decades in music history. The 40s brought unforgettable melodies, legendary voices, the rise of swing and big band culture, and a completely new ...

Sonny Rollins, the pioneering jazz saxophonist whose recordings reshaped modern jazz, died at 95, marking the loss of a foundational American musician. The “Saxophone Colossus” died May 25 at his ...

One of the last major stars of the bebop era of the late 1940s, he released over 60 albums in his lifetime and was known for his epic solos.

Sonny Rollins performs on stage during Voll-Damm Festival Internacional de Jazz de Barcelona at Palau De La Musica on November 20, 2012 - Source: Getty Sonny Rollins, the legendary jazz tenor ...

Sonny Rollins, the legendary jazz saxophonist who collaborated with everyone from Coleman Hawkins to the Rolling Stones, has died.

This song is best known by The Kingsmen’s version in 1963. But the OG tune features some particularly muddy lyrics that are hard to understand from just listening to the song alone. “Louie Louie” has ...

Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell: They altered the course of American music and raised the bar for improvisation. Listen to 10 experts’ favorites. By Giovanni Russonello The most storied ...

The signing of the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago launched an enduring quest for life, liberty and happiness. To mark the anniversary, NPR is bringing you a series we call America in ...