Jazz Appreciation Month

Did you know that April is Jazz Appreciation Month? Modern jazz often utilizes non-functional harmony, intricate melodies and odd time signatures. This is challenging music to play as well as to listen to.

Let’s celebrate by listening to some of our modern jazz stars! Here are a few to get started:

1. Esperanza Spalding

2. Brad Mehdlau

3. Vijay Iyer

4. Kurt Rosenwinkel

5. Jason Moran

6. Ambrose Akinmusire

7. Marius Neset

8. Kamasi Washington