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An experimental jazz outfit uses music to stay relevant while transforming Indian society

Grammy-winning jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove dies at 49 following cardiac arrest

Roy Hargrove played and recorded with jazz greats like Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, Stanley Turrentine and Joshua Redman.

Dave Weckl on the art of drumming, experimenting with different genres, and Damien Chazelle's Whiplash

In an interview with Firstpost, Dave Weckl discusses his musical influences, his approach to drumming and how Whiplash was 'pure Hollywood nonsense' | #FirstCulture

Jazz India Circuit: Drummer Dave Weckl to headline Delhi edition; perform with Mohini Dey, John Law's Congregation

This concert marks the first time that legendary drummer Dave Weckl will be performing in India

Serendipity Arts Festival: This exhibition reveals the contributions of Goan musicians to India's jazz heritage

This exhibition at the Serendipity Arts Festival, titled The Music Stopped, But We Were Still Dancing, gives an inside look into the Goan jazz culture of the early 20th century

India's jazz age is documented in a stunning new exhibition at the Serendipity Arts Festival

An exhibition curated by Prashant Panjiar draws from the personal photograph albums of around a dozen families to recreate together a vivid portrait of the significant Goan band leaders of India’s jazz age

Della Reese, noted jazz singer and actor, passes away aged 86

In 1969, Della Reese started hosting her own TV show Della, making her the first African-American woman to do so.

Patio Unplugged: With 'Garnet Eye', Mumbai band Calico creates pop music with a strong R&B spine

Calico is a four-piece band. Although they are still searching for a definitive sound, they identify most with a mixture of varied genres like soft pop, jazz, soul, R&B, and funk. Formed in early 2017, the band consists of Anuraag Gawhale (guitar), Ivan Imkong (vocals+guitar), Shashwat Karkare (drums) and Yohaan Pissurlenker (bass). The band has come together to play a blend of alternative/indie elements with an acoustic and folk influenced songwriting. So far, Calico has has been working in-depth on original material and has performed at The Habitat, they have also done two performance videos with The Lazy Patio Films, debuting their new project, Patio Unplugged.

A Global Jazz Experience: Don’t Miss EYM Trio on their return to India this month

Jazzahead 2017: Four-day event paints a rich canvas of upcoming talent in jazz

Jazzahead — an international jazz festival and trade fair — is held in Bremen every year since 2006