Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Frank Sinatra’s Classic Sinatra reenters Billboard’s Jazz Albums ...

It’s been a good year for jazz, diverse in every way—styles, influences, tastes, and demographics too. I didn’t aim the list to turn out this way, but four of the albums’ leaders are women, and five ...

The relative demise of vinyl and the onslaught of mp3’s and digidownloads have pretty much wiped out the pleasurable gestalt of seeing a great album cover. Many books have been devoted to classic rock ...

Frank Sinatra claims four spots on Billboard’s jazz charts this week, with two classic compilations returning and two more holding steady in the top 10. American singer and actor Frank Sinatra, ...

“Alto Avenue” by Justin Chart is a compelling testament to the enduring power and vitality of modern jazz, showcasing all the essential qualities that make a true jazz album resonate with listeners.

The first three LP reissues from the Time Traveler imprint indicate that, with a discography of 500 albums, the Muse Records catalog contains many classics ripe for rediscovery. Why the new label?

Due out April 24, 2026, this vibrant album fills a long-requested gap in Russell's discography, documenting her mastery as a vocalist, bandleader, and curator of classic jazz and blues material in a ...

One of the UK’s most iconic jazz albums, Neil Ardley’s Kaleidoscope Of Rainbows, is about to get the renewed attention it deserves. Young people are turning on Trump, new poll shows Vladimir Putin's ...

The most compelling releases of the year reimagined hip-hop tracks, deep-rooted collaborations and longstanding inspirations. By Hank Shteamer In a year that saw the deaths of two leading drummers, ...