Jazz is the medium through which I express myself musically. Jazz allows me to be myself as opposed to pop that wants me to be Madonna. I'd rather be myself than strut onstage wearing conical jocks.

Dakota Jazz Club serves up a delicious dinner, and a relaxing evening of listening to some of the greatest jazz artists of our time.

The Dakota Jazz Club is a "must" for experiencing jazz restaurants in the United States, and when you find yourself in Minneapolis, do not forget to include this venue when you plan your outings to the best Minneapolis restaurants.

Seeing live jazz music is an experience that nearly everyone will appreciate on some level. Los Angeles is full of wonderful places to go for live jazz music. Here are a few favorites.

It's Here-The Annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. The musical line-up and dates have been set!

Top picks for jazz enthusiasts in Bangkok, Thailand.

Counting the mix of young and old prospects with a clear sense of who's the general leading the team (Sloan), don't be surprised if the Jazz make beautiful, funky music all the way to the Finals.

Only two chances left this summer to experience "Smooth Jazz Summer Nights at Penn's Landing" which features fabulous performances with one of the most beautiful views in the city.

The Pop/Rock world is going through an interesting situation. More than just a few Pop/Rock artists and groups are deftly using jazz chord progressions in their songs without telling anybody. It's a secret...but pass it on...

A concert review of The Quartet of Happiness, a theatrical jazz group which visited Coe College in 2006.

Founded in 1970, the annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival features music on 12 stages plus local cuisine and arts and crafts.

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Line-up is set for 2007

Jazz musicians and bands enjoy Madison's diverse musical tastes and culture, and many of the area's popular restaurants welcome their weekly shows. Spend an evening at any of these hotspots to take in some of Madison's featured jazz artists.

The Jazz fought until almost the end of the season to get into the playoffs only to fall short. They have the talent and depth, particularly up front, to compete with the best in the NBA. Will they return to the playoffs amidst a crowded Conference?

Discusses the regenerating music scene in New Orleans, focusing on jazz music. It starts out with the story of a young jazz musician who was forced out of town by the storm. Then it discusses all kinds of new opportunities for N.O. musicians.

The hot jazz festival went on despite a weekend full of rain.

Calling all jazz lovers! The annual Hawaii International Jazz Festival wil be held on August 4 and 5. Featuring renowned jazz musicians such as the Freddy Col Quartet, The Four Freshman, and Hawaiian indigenious jazz artists.

A good look at these pioneers of modern Cuban jazz, a solid band that has its high points and a CD that I wouldn't mind playing a few more times in the future

April 28-30 and May 5-7, 2006 marks the 37th anniversary of Jazz Fest. This year's headliners include: Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Bob Dylan, Juvenile, Etta James, Jimmy Buffet, Fats Domino, Dave Matthews Band, Paul Simon, Keith Urban

Boston doesn't have the jazz reputation of Chicago, New York, or New Orleans, but it does have some great jazz. Venues in Boston showcase both new and legendary artists.

The Berlin Jazz Festival prides itself in the preservation of exotic jazz culture and will be highlighting a few of its most extraordinary discoveries this year.

Berlin abounds with jazz music clubs. The variety of styles and venues has only increased with the fall of the Berlin Wall.

The Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant of downtown Minneapolis is the most eclectic choice of the cities for food, atmosphere, and most importantly, music.

During Labor Day weekend, Detroit, Michigan hosts the Detroit International Jazz Festival, where festival-goers can relax and absorb the sounds of smooth jazz.

Record labels are reissuing classic and historically important jazz recordings on CD now more than ever. Some of these sessions came out on vinyl, but many are newly discovered gems from the deep in the vaults.

Django is a classic that changes the listener's attitudes about jazz because all these men excel on instruments that normally provide support rather than lead.

Portland, Maine offers large and small venues for people seeking live music. Rock, jazz, classical, folk, and even reggae acts perform live in a variety of local hotspots.

It's a very good listen by yourself and it's even better with the right company.

Throughout his life, Barry Danielian has asked the truth-seeking questions that artists quite often do. While speaking with Barry one can gather that his underlying answer to those philosophical questions is music.

While rap, hip-hop and pop might dominate the nation's airwaves, the roots of American popular music cannot be denied. And when digging for roots, you need go no further than the blues, soul and jazz, which are some of America's greatest original artforms