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Reality Don't Get Old: The Geto Boys on Musical Longevity

The pioneering Houston rappers embark on a new tour, coming to House of Blues this month.

05/31/2015 By Justin Mitchell

Local Artists

Talking Jazz with Rick Mitchell

A jazz player, journalist and Houstonian all in one package

05/26/2015 By Justin Mitchell

Readings & Lectures

Kazuo Ishiguro Comes to Houston

A celebrated author reads from his first novel in a decade.

03/09/2015 By Justin Mitchell

best of 2014

The Top 10 Jazz Albums of 2014

Featuring Houstonians Jason Moran and Walter Smith III.

12/05/2014 By Justin Mitchell

concert

Jazz Great Matthew Shipp Reunites with Core Trio This Weekend

In an exclusive interview, the "mystic musician" discusses his artistic evolution, his musical tastes, and his spirituality.

11/21/2014 By Justin Mitchell

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Review: Jason Moran's New Album Shows the Future of Jazz

The Houston-born pianist/composer crosses genres on new record born from his public dance parties.

10/20/2014 By Justin Mitchell

Jazz

Chick Corea Goes It Alone

Having played with the likes of Stan Getz, Dizzie Gillespie, and his own ensembles, the legendary jazz pianist will now perform solo at the Wortham Center.

09/30/2014 By Justin Mitchell

remembrance

RIP Joe Sample: A Career-Spanning Playlist

The great Houston jazz pianist was at home in numerous genres and styles, as these eight tracks demonstrate.

09/22/2014 By Justin Mitchell

Jazz

Houston To The Core

With a performance at Cactus Music on Sunday, Houston-based ensemble The Core Trio plants a flag for experimental jazz.

08/15/2014 By Justin Mitchell

Jazz on Film

At MFAH, a Film Festival Shows Jazz and Movies Go Hand in Hand

Where would film be without jazz?

06/02/2014 By Justin Mitchell

Jazz

Jazz Legend Wayne Shorter: "Jazz to Me Means, 'I Dare You'"

The 80-year-old saxophonist, who played with Miles Davis and Art Blakey and was a co-founder of Weather Report, brings his quartet to Houston tonight.

04/04/2014 By Justin Mitchell

Jazz

A Pianist at the Intersection of Jazz and Classical

HSPVA graduate Helen Sung returns to her native city with her jazz quintet for a two-night showcase at Cezanne's.

01/31/2014 By Justin Mitchell

List

12 Best Jazz Albums of 2013

From Marc Carey to Jonathan Batiste, Terri Lynne Carrington to Carla Bley, our guest jazz critic picks the top recordings of the past year.

01/02/2014 By Justin Mitchell

On the Town

Jazz for the Masses

For almost a quarter century, the Houston International Jazz Festival has been bringing the world’s greatest musicians to the Bayou City.

08/01/2013 By Justin Mitchell

Review

Whose World Is This?

Artist Jade Cooper explores black femininity in her exhibition at the Houston Museum of African American Culture

05/20/2013 By Justin Mitchell

Eric Harland

Now Voyager

HSPVA alumnus Eric Harland returns to Houston with his acclaimed jazz quintet.

03/23/2013 By Justin Mitchell