Giovanni Russonello

Vernon Reid, Kassa Overall, Farah Jasmine Griffin and more artists and writers share their favorites from this pianist who connected jazz music’s past and future.

His song “Mannenberg” became the unofficial anthem of the country’s fight against apartheid, with Nelson Mandela calling him “our Mozart.”

Our critic’s favorite venues, from mega arenas showcasing Top 40 pop stars to quirky clubs featuring Klezmer quartets.

Christian McBride, Endea Owens, Large Professor and more writers and musicians share favorite tracks from the bass maestro, who turned 89 this week.

A son of Puerto Rican parents who grew up in the Bronx, Barretto moved between jazz and Latin music with relentless creativity. Hear 12 indestructible tracks.

The tall, debonair saxophonist known as the “Sophisticated Giant” had a seemingly effortless power in his playing. Hear 10 examples chosen by our experts.

The music of this pianist, who played with giants like Billie Holiday, Charles Mingus and John Coltrane, can feel mysterious and private, but it rewards deep listening. Explore these 11 songs.

He roped salsa into conversation with jazz, rock, funk and even modern classical music. “A new world music,” one critic said, “is being born.”

Las contribuciones de Palmieri a la música afrocaribeña impulsaron el inicio de la época dorada de la salsa en Nueva York, y su larga carrera lo consagró como uno de los grandes cerebros musicales del siglo XX.

A master of the kora who worked with Herbie Hancock and Philip Glass, his career was powered as much by experimentation as by reverence for tradition.