Jimmy Page is known for his countless appearances as a hugely in-demand session guitarist in mid-1960s British pop, for the likes of Tom Jones, Billy Fury, Lulu, Joe Cocker, and David Bowie’s Mannish Boys. He was also an in-house producer at Andrew Loog Oldham’s Immediate Records, where he worked with John Mayall, Eric Clapton (whom he would follow into the …

So much of our history is about establishing records: we are fascinated by who was first to do a particular thing. Yet all too often the history that’s passed down is actually less accurate than we would like it to be. As the popular truism goes, “History is written by the victors,” and the history of recorded jazz is no …

As part of the 20th-anniversary edition of Come Away With Me, Norah Jones wrote extended liner notes detailing her earliest days as a musician and the recording of the iconic album. In this excerpt from those liner notes, Norah explains how she got connected to Blue Note Records and signed a deal for the album. In the spring of 2000, …

Renowned pop sensation Jennifer Lopez is scheduled to perform on Apple Music Live, a well-regarded live performance series that offers a worldwide stage for the music industry’s prominent figures to engage with their audience. Following the launch of her ninth studio album, “This Is Me…Now,” Lopez is poised to enchant fans at the iconic Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles. The …

Music industry, pop superstar Beyoncé has made history by debuting at No. 1 on the Country Music Song chart with her latest single, “Texas Hold ‘Em.” The groundbreaking achievement marks a significant milestone for the artist, who has successfully crossed over into the realm of country music with her electrifying new track.

On this date in 1993, KRS-One and the rest of the Boogie Down Productions crew dropped the Sex And Violence album, which was the fifth and last album put out by the pioneering Bronx-based Hip Hop collective. The album produced less than lackluster sales, partially, according to KRS, because of his incident where he threw PM Dawn rapper Prince B …

In a bold departure from the traditional Fashion Week schedule, Darucci Leathers & Furs closed out NYFW ’24 with a spectacular showcase that left attendees in awe. Held in a secret location, the exclusive event was a testament to the brand’s commitment to redefining luxury in the fashion world. The evening was magnified by the presence of notable influencers, actors, …

The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams has made headlines once again, this time for filing for divorce from her second husband, Nigerian businessman Simon Goubadia. The news comes as a surprise to many, as the couple had been married for less than two years. According to reports, Williams has enlisted the services of Randall Kessler, a prominent attorney …

Music industry, pop superstar Beyoncé has made history by debuting at No. 1 on the Country Music Song chart with her latest single, “Texas Hold ‘Em.” The groundbreaking achievement marks a significant milestone for the artist, who has successfully crossed over into the realm of country music with her electrifying new track. The news of Beyoncé’s historic feat has not …

The crowning glory of Eric Dolphy’s career was 1964’s earth-shaking Out to Lunch, the only album he recorded for Blue Note. The cruel irony was that he didn’t live to see its release. Out to Lunch neither bound itself to bop nor fully embraced free blowing. It was its own particular beast, arriving at the forefront of what some called …