This is FRESH AIR. In the 1970s, influential musicians such as Ornette Coleman began combining free jazz and electric funk. Three notable vets of free funk bands periodically team up to get ...

Despite the poor sound quality, Tristano's newly unearthed Personal Recordings from 1946-1970 are fascinating. Free jazz can be rambunctious, but these musicians step and listen carefully. This is ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A free jazz concert will take place on Tuesday night in Market Square, hosted by the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra. The concert will start at 7 p.m. with the Mark Boling Trio set to play ...

DETROIT - This is the largest free event of its kind in the entire world. The music lineup has been revealed for the 46th Detroit Jazz Festival. The event takes place from Friday, August 29 through ...