The smell of the sea and the warm caress of sunshine were like welcoming arms as the southern Mediterranean city of Marseille played host to the 9th edition of the European Jazz Conference. Founded by ...

For such a relatively young music it is ironic that one of the issues facing jazz is old age. Aging audiences to be precise. But let us be clear, it is a good thing jazz retains such a loyal fan base, ...

The influence of Celtic music on the evolution of jazz / Franz Kerschbaumer -- "Beyond the Spanish tinge": Hispanics and Latinos in early New Orleans jazz / Bruce Boyd Raeburn -- Why did art music ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jazz music is an inherently elusive genre. While its roots stem from influences like European harmonics, African rhythms, ragtime, ...

The 10 best music festivals in Europe for 2026 - SUMMER 2026: Grab your passport: The Independent’s culture team has picked ...