Jeff Denson has been alto saxophone legend Lee Konitz's bassist of choice for the past several years, and it's easy to see why on this superlative duet album of gospel music with the explosive pianist ...

Betsy Brumley will never forget the first songwriting program. It was for the McDonald County school system in Missouri. Focused on third grade classes with students representing 13 different ...

A number of years ago, when Servant Stage was putting together “Old-Time Gospel Hour,” which had the feeling of an old radio show, Jonathan Bauer, the executive director of Servant Stage, remembers ...

Willie Nelson is still surprising fans with unforgettable performances at 92 years old. Nelson was recently joined by Alabama country group the Red Clay Strays for a rendition of the gospel classic “I ...

NEW ORLEANS, La. — New Orleans’ traditional jazz funerals are one of the ceremonies you most likely won’t see while Louisiana is under a “Stay at Home” order from the Governor. With all large ...

Those who watched Charlie Daniels' funeral saw a side of Gretchen Wilson rarely seen. The "Redneck Woman" singer brought none of her signature bravado to the stage to sing a simply sweet rendition of ...

Early in its history, jazz was cast as the "devil's music," an affront to the sacred strains of gospel and church music. A new album by bassist Jeff Denson and pianist Joshua White brings the two ...

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans' traditional jazz funerals are one of the ceremonies you most likely won't see while Louisiana is under a "Stay at Home" order from the Governor. With all large gatherings ...