Wilson's manager said she died in her native Jackson, Mississippi
"The bands are good, the food is good, the clothing is good." Thousands of music lovers packed the streets for San Francisco's iconic Fillmore Jazz Festival. But this year's festival almost didn't happen.
The Saint John Coltrane Church was founded in San Francisco 60 years ago, named after the legendary jazz musician. The saxophone, a Selmer Mark 5 Tenor, has been used in every church service since.
Roy Ayers, the legendary jazz vibraphonist, composer and producer known for hit songs like "Everybody Loves the Sunshine," has died at 84, according to his family.
Renowned for their innovative choreography and evocative performances, the company is set to deliver a show that intertwines movement and music in a celebration of Alice Coltrane's legacy.
Napa Blue Notes Jazz Festival at the Meritage Resort and Spa brought together some of the best of local and national Black music, art and food for a unique three-day experience over Labor Day weekend.