Since the genre’s very earliest days, Philly has been the launching pad of some of the most celebrated artists in jazz.

The following list showcases some of the best bass guitarists of all time.

We’re told that while some publishers are waving big bucks at the veteran newsman, others are leery because the book focuses on his “experiences as a jazz bass player.” Getty Images for ...

The brother of bluegrass star Alison Krauss, Viktor toured with his sister and former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant and ...

Another big group of headliners and more picture perfect weather on Saturday brought out maybe the largest crowd yet for Jazz ...

The festival was started back in 2005 to spotlight local talent in a city that lacked regular venues for the genre. As of ...

Guitarist David Rogers. Photo by Christopher Briscoe. Listen to a night full of smooth jazz, Brazilian choro and Baroque music played on a keyboard, double bass and guitar. Choro is an instrumental ...

The Jacobs School of Music will present “Jazz Celebration” at 7:30 p.m.April 20 at the Musical Arts Center. The concert will ...

A local jazz musician is inspiring young people ... "If you're having a bad day, and you go play your piano, or you play your ...

Albert “Tootie” Heath, a jazz drummer whose ... the 21-year-old Mr. Heath was playing with luminaries: sitting in with Thelonious Monk on piano and Jimmy Bond on bass at Philadelphia’s ...

Patrons of Crystal Theatre will be introduced to a unique style of jazz by a group with a unique name at 7 p.m. CDT April 26. Named after the European jazz guitarist and composer Django Reinhardt, ...