The Cultural Review

Jazz

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A spotlight illuminates a vintage electric guitar on a stage in a dimly lit jazz club, symbolizing the end of James 'Blood' Ulmer's career.
Music

James 'Blood' Ulmer, sonic trailblazer, dies at 86

James 'Blood' Ulmer played his final concert at the 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival, retiring soon after due to deteriorating health, marking the quiet end of a revolutionary career that spanned decades.

Andre Silva·June 9, 2026
A lively outdoor summer music festival with a diverse crowd enjoying a performance on a stage at dusk, showcasing local talent and varied genres.
Music

US summer music festivals showcase diverse genres and local talent

In Duluth, Minnesota, the North Shore Jazz Summit unites legendary acts like The Count Basie Orchestra and Stan Kenton Legacy Orchestra on a single stage.

Andre Silva·June 3, 2026
An empty saxophone on a jazz club stage under a spotlight, symbolizing the passing of a legendary musician.
Culture

Miles Davis's 'Kind of Blue' Tops All-Time Jazz Album Sales

Sonny Rollins, the last living participant of the iconic 1958 Esquire jazz musicians photo shoot, died on Monday at the age of 95, according to The Atlantic .

Eleanor Voss·May 28, 2026