American Jazz Music Society

09/24/2024

🎶 The Life of Thelonious Monk – A True Jazz Icon 🎶

Join us as we take a deep dive into the life of one of jazz’s most innovative pioneers—Thelonious Monk! 🎹 From his groundbreaking piano style to classics like ‘Round Midnight and Straight, No Chaser, Monk changed the course of jazz history forever.

🌟 Learn about his rise in Harlem, his struggles, and his enduring influence on modern jazz musicians. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Monk’s music, this is a must-watch!

📽️ Watch now and discover the genius behind the music!
👇 Let us know your favorite Monk tune in the comments!

12/29/2022

Overcoming physical disabilities to become a world-renowned pianist, Michel Petrucciani has been hailed as an example for everyone.

08/17/2022

A Great Day in Harlem 1958 is a 1958 black and white group portrait of57 jazz musicians photographed on a street in Harlem, New York City.Art Kane, a freela...

08/17/2022

Happy birthday, Oscar Peterson ! A good day to listen to the classic LP “Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson,” streaming everywhere and also available on a beautiful vinyl reissue from Verve Records . Here’s an original 1960 cover from our Archives! (By the way, congratulations for the deserved honor of Oscar now appearing on a special Canadian commemorative coin! Now if only we can get Pops on some currency…)

08/17/2022

08/17/2022

'Kind of Blue,' one of the most popular jazz albums of all time was released on this day in 1959. Despite the album being deemed as one of the greatest albums of all time by many critics — ironically, Miles Davis referred to it as a "failed experiment."

https://milesdavis.lnk.to/k-o-bFA

08/06/2022

A great day in Cali! 🙏🏿🖤

08/06/2022

Yesterday was Louis Armstrong's birthday. He would be 121 years old - and his music will live forever. There simply is no jazz without Mr. Armstrong....

I was scheduled to record with him shortly after this photo was taken. Sadly he died before it could happen.