Herbie Hancock heads a Hollywood Bowl evening of versatility and timeless spirit
As a recent article in DownBeat magazine — the veritable jazz publication of record — said of Herbie Hancock, he is “a musician of...
Creative artistry helps Tokyo Olympics toward building a culture of sustainability
"Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind. Blending sport with culture...
Setting out to educate kindergarteners around the world
(the following article was excerpted with permission from the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz)Through an inspired collaboration with 14-time GRAMMY and Academy Award-winning pianist...
10th annual International Jazz Day presents a celebration through innovation
For the second straight year, because of the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, International Jazz Day took on a form significantly modified from how it...
Euripides, Goethe, Shorter, Spalding . . . and You! Wayne Shorter and Esperanza Spalding...
The ancient Greek myth of Iphigenia is being given a fresh operatic reimagining by ICAP co-president and jazz saxophone titan Wayne Shorter, in collaboration...
Miles and smiles as jazz greats come together for a fascinating Zoom session
A group conversation can unfold like a jazz performance with each participant taking his or her moment to solo with verve before seamlessly rejoining...
Lifting up hearts in a time of great need
Perched atop the roof of a hospital in Cremona, Italy, the birthplace of the Stradivarius violin, virtuoso Lena Yokoyama elevates the spirits of local...
Amid a suddenly transformed world, Jazz Day 2020 swings without missing a beat
As jazz is one of the most responsive-to-the-moment art forms there is, it makes sense that this year’s annual international Jazz Day (April 30)...
Hamburg High School musicians transcend ‘shelter-at-home’ limitations through Herbie Hancock’s music
As British novelist Margaret Drabble says, “When nothing is sure, everything is possible.”In a clear demonstration of this hopeful spirit, student band members at...
Guam Hosts Eighth Annual Latte Peace Festival
The Guam Municipality of Tamuning-Tumon-Harmon (“Ta-Tu-Ha”) continued its tradition of promoting peace, friendship, diversity, and cultural exchange - by hosting its Eighth Annual Latte...