All About Jazz — If you've not listened to Esperanza Spalding, you're missing out on a rare treat.Spalding is a 25-year-old dynamo, maybe the best thing to happen to jazz in a decade or two because she has the star quality missing from so many young players. Eldar an... more info

All About Jazz — Centuries ago, long before the advent of radio or recording technology, chamber music was the music for the masses--the music in which people from nearly every segment of society could find meaning and relevance. A decade into the 21st century, Es... more info

MTV.com News — Alicia Keys, Janelle Monae, Patti LaBelle and more performed spirited renditions of the icon's classics during tribute.By Rochell Thomas Photo: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images The artist who will forever be known as Prince took the stage on... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The 25-year-old bassist is rapidly gaining listeners. Among them, her favorites might be the 5-year-olds she introduces to free jazz. If you really want to hea... more info

All About Jazz — A look at the wide array of musical offerings around Southern California this summer. June 12-13 The Playboy Jazz Festival The 32nd annual summer music party returns, with performances by Chick Corea, George Benson, Kurt Elling, Esperanza Spalding... more info

All About Jazz — "Mr. Ortiz, a young Cuban pianist with a modern jazz pedigree, leads a promising ensemble..." --Nate Chinen, New York Times"Jazz fans applaud, and novices mark your calendars. Aruan Ortiz, critically acclaimed Cuban pianist is a 'must see,'" --The Ne... more info

All About Jazz — This interview is part of the book/dvd project "Under your skin" which includes Interviews with David Murray, Ornette Coleman, Chuck D - Public Enemy, Yusef Lateef, Stanley Clarke, Melvin Gibbs, Liu Fang, Malika Zarra, Zap Mama, Les Nubians, Esperanz... more info

All About Jazz — Esperanza Spalding, vivacious, prodigious bassist, multi-lingual vocalist, irresistible performer, lands her private jet in exotic Castries for the 19th annual St. Lucia Jazz 2010 which sounds off May 1st - 9th at multiple venues across the Caribbean... more info

All About Jazz — According to an article by LiveDaily.com contributor Suzanne Kayian, the Playboy Jazz Festival announces their line-up as follows... "Chick Corea, George Benson and The Manhattan Transfer are among the artists performing in June at the Hollywood Bow... more info

Live Daily — Chick Corea, George Benson and The Manhattan Transfer are among the artists performing in June at the Hollywood Bowl for the 32nd Annual Playboy Jazz Festival [ tickets ].The first night of the festival, June 12, will feature Chick Corea Freedom Band... more info