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What new music is coming out in 2022 that's worth looking into? It turns out there is plenty of great new music coming out this year. Here's a preview of two albums.

We celebrate Women's History Month with a spotlight on Miss Shirley Horn, via a 1991 concert featuring special guests Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Toots Thielemans and more.

Banjo, harp and drums meet in the BEATrio, where Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda and Antonio Sánchez explore a sound they never planned to create. Hear how the trio first came together.

A mastering engineer by day, the LA singer has now made his own album, on which he treats jazz standards and originals with wit and swing.

One of the most prominent composers of the late 20th century has died. Georgia's Giya Kancheli wrote music full of light, shade and an incandescent longing. He was 84 years old.

We celebrate 25 Years of democracy in South Africa by focusing on the trailblazers that stayed during the brutal era of apartheid, featuring Herbie Tsoaeli and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

Jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall has become a favorite of jazz fans and critics worldwide. But musician and Day to Day contributor David Was finds her latest album less than satisfying.

Jelly Roll Morton claimed that he invented jazz. While this statement provoked much criticism, Morton is widely considered the first great composer of jazz. Morton's most popular tunes, including the frequently copied "King Porter Stomp," can be found on this album.

Art Blakey was one of the greatest jazz drummers of all time. He employed his powerful, rhythmic playing in the "hard bop" — or East Coast — style of jazz. His trademark was the forceful closing of the high-hat on every second and fourth beat. This album illustrates his unique style.

Music critic John Brady reviews the album Sno Angel Like You by Howe Gelb. The album features Gelb's country guitar paired with a full gospel choir.