The familiar tunes of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” transport us. The opening measures make us children again, abed after Christmas dinner as the subtle sounds of the record player waft in from another ...

There's a certain intensity of spirit in jazz and improvised music, to the point where it occasionally aligns with religious worship. You especially see it around Christmastime, when certain musicians ...

Tis the season (again? already?), and along with the usual relentless merchandising we get the new flock of Christmas jazz. So, striking an ecumenical note, here's the question: why is this Christmas ...

The Putumayo World Music compilations have achieved an enviable brand status with their wide-ranging stylistic variety and the distinctively cheerful covers by artist Lisa Gonzalez. Grant's sparkling ...

There’s no big preamble to this Christmas jazz list of mine, save for a desire to show off the music, moods and holiday moments that are warming to the touch and seasonally stirring to the soul. Or ...

It wouldn't be Christmas without some jazz-infused festive music! Join Monica Trapaga on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as she shares old and new seasonal songs, recorded by improvising ...

Georgia Mann is at Ronnie Scott's in London for an evening of Christmas jazz. With live music from jazz singer Emma Smith and her band. Show more Georgia Mann is at Ronnie Scott's in London for an ...