From Seattle to Paris Wendy spreads the gospel of Chicagobased blues piano and boogie woogie. She’s well steeped inthe stylings of Otis Spann, Memphis Slim, Sunnyland Slim andAlbert Ammons - the ...

CD compilations of boogie woogie piano abound, particularly on cheap import CD labels, but this domestic bargain is a strikingly attractive sampler. Drawing from Delmark's half-century old blues ...

“I love to hear Stephanie and Paolo together. They are an inspiration. Such sympatico! Such back-and-forth! Individually they are marvelous musicians—we’ve known that, but together they play 4-handed ...

Since 2005 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a light on worthy artists with Chicago ties who’ve been forgotten, underrated, or never noticed in ...

ST. JOSEPH — Pianist Matthew Ball performs from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St. Known as “The Boogie Woogie Kid,” Ball presents an upbeat program of New Orleans ...

Langtoun Jazz kicks off its 2026 autumn programme with a rare Scottish performance in Kirkcaldy.

You’ve probably heard of boogie woogie. Its distinctive bass riffs pop up in Lead Belly’s guitar playing, Elvis Presley’s version of Otis Blackwell’s “All ...

Anyone who heard Led Zeppelin’s self-titled debut (1969) knew the band was more than two guitar players and a drummer. On “Your Time Is Gonna Come,” John Paul Jones got to showcase his keyboard ...