Jazz music23 Jul 2024The US icon who divides criticsWith the release of new, previously unheard live recordings from the BBC, questions remain over Louis Armstrong's complicated and controversial career and persona.23 Jul 2024Culture24 Feb 2017The mysterious origins of jazzThe anniversary of the first jazz recording 100 years ago also marks the beginning of debates that are still ongoing, writes Christian Blauvelt.24 Feb 2017Culture15 May 2015BB King: Why he sang the bluesThe King of the Blues has died at the age of 89. In this 1972 BBC documentary, he talks about his ‘stupid fingers’ and how he developed his style..15 May 2015Culture30 Apr 2015Jazz: Do you love it or hate it?No other musical genre divides people so greatly – why? For International Jazz Day, BBC Culture asked a fan and a hater to lay out the cases for and against.30 Apr 2015Culture
