In the short history of jazz—only about 110 years—the bass clarinet has had an even shorter existence. Students of Charles Darwin's evolutionary studies might point towards the adaption of the ...

‘Pennsylvania Avenue Hustle,’ off Todd Marcus’ upcoming album, “On These Streets,” an album powered by living and working in Sandtown-Winchester, is a manic tune that opens with foreboding cymbals and ...

Matt Lavelle is one of the bright lights in today's avant-garde jazz scene, his trumpet and bass clarinet exploding with passionate spirit and unwavering intent. His newest CD, Trumpet Rising Bass ...

The new Lucille! is a leap forward for Jason Stein, who began by taking a leap—he picked up the bass clarinet at age 22 and played his first show with it that week. Credit: Shea Whinnery The star ...