Doug Levine

'In The Zone' Celebrates Richard Elliot's Musical Roots

Tenor saxophonist's latest album has R&B influences and marks 25th anniversary of his solo career

Muldaur Gifts Fans with Bluesiana Album 'Steady Love'

Pop sensation of 'Midnight at The Oasis' fame weaves between blues, folk, jazz and gospel on her new CD

Jazz Guitarist Jeff Golub Hopeful Despite Going Blind

Optic eye nerve collapse caused musician to lose eyesight but he intends to continue living a full life

Famed Pianist Roger Williams Remembered

Nicknamed 'Pianist to the Presidents' Williams, 87, died of pancreatic cancer at home in California

Glen Campbell Bids Farewell to Recording Career With Final Album

Critics describe 'Ghost On The Canvas' as 'a musical biography'

Bucky, John Pizzarelli Share Mutual Love of Jazz on 'Family Fugue'

Father and son duo tackle standards from The Great American Songbook in new collaboration

Alligator Records Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Legendary blues label marks event with the release of a special collection of music

Braun Makes Move from Trumpeter to Singer on 'Sings With Strings'

Critics say jazz artist's new album shows he's got skills

Jazz Goes Country on Schuur's 'The Gathering'

Grammy-winning singer revives so-called 'Countrypolitan' sound of 60s and 70s on her latest CD

New Jazz Releases Include Jessy J, Hiromi

Jazz is in the air! VOA’s Doug Levine tells us about new releases from three of today’s leading ladies of contemporary jazz.

Patrick Cooper Showcases Soul's Golden Age on 'The Way It Used To Be'

The Revolution Continues on Chicago Blues Tribute Album

More than 50 years of blues are updated by Chicago’s premier players on 'Chicago Blues: A Living History - The Revolution Continues'

Pat Metheny Goes Solo on 'What’s It All About'

Acclaimed guitarist plays solo acoustic guitar on a new album of pop standards

Blue Note Jazz Club Turns 30

Over the years, New York landmark has drawn some of the biggest names in jazz, as well as talented newcomers

Anna Wilson Marries Country and Pop on 'Countrypolitan Duets'

Singer-songwriter taps into Nashville's so-called 'Cosmopolitan' era with help of some country stars and contemporary jazz giants

Bela Fleck & The Flecktones 'Reunite'

Actually, they never broke up, but the award-winning fusion band revives their original lineup for new album, 'Rocket Science'

Gretchen Parlato's 'The Lost And Found' Features Wide Range of Jazz Influences

Singer-songwriter who won Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition covers hits by Simply Red, Miles Davis on new CD

Music Awards Honor Blues Artists

32nd Annual Blues Music Awards handed out recently in Memphis, Tennessee

Boney James Makes Joyous Return with 'Contact'

CD marks saxophonist's return to studio after almost fatal car crash

Bluesman Tab Benoit Offers 'Medicine' for the Soul

Singer and guitarist reveals his ever-expanding repertoire with signature blend of Louisiana blues, rock and Cajun music