by Discover Jazz | Jan 16, 2021 | Jazz Music, Jazz Stories
Great jazz music didn’t appear in a vacuum and in this article we’ve picked 10 books which allow the reader to get deeper into jazz history. The goal? To discover the people and the situations which led to the evolution of the music we love. Whether...
by Sam Braysher | Nov 2, 2020 | Jazz Music, Jazz Stories
Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington was born on 29 April 1899 in Washington D.C. As well as leading his famed orchestra from the piano chair, he is considered by many to be the greatest jazz composer in history. In fact, he is arguably one of America’s finest composers,...
by Discover Jazz | Aug 31, 2020 | Jazz Stories
In this article we’ve picked 10 great jazz quotes from ten legendary musicians in history. The notes they play or sing may well be the most important thing, but checking out what they had to say on the topic of life and music gives an often fascinating insight...
by Discover Jazz | Jun 6, 2020 | Jazz Stories
Jazz has always been a fertile ground for filmmakers, but the last few years in particular have seen a flurry of jazz documentaries being made. Whilst some of these films profile individual musicians, others opt for a broader angle, focusing on a record label, or a...
by Matt Fripp | Apr 8, 2020 | Jazz Media, Jazz Stories
Here’s the Jazzfuel rundown of 10 of the best jazz magazines from around the world that you can still read in a physical format. Whilst there are many jazz websites and blogs out there providing the latest gig listings, album reviews and news from around the...
by Discover Jazz | Dec 8, 2017 | Jazz Stories
We’ve compiled this collection of some of the best jazz books of all time to unravel the stories behind the lives of some of the jazz greats. From Louis Armstrong and Charlie Parker through to Miles Davis and Keith Jarrett, here’s our pick of the...
