Though many have tried to argue the opposite to Nathan Tokunaga, the clarinet is a key instrument played in classic jazz ensembles — and he wants to educate others on just that. Tokunaga, a first year ...

Today, the Spotlight shines on clarinetist Glenn Dickson and electronic musician Bob Familiar. When a cutting-edge klezmer artist meets a former rock synthesist, you might expect creative tension.

Too many influences to be listed here. I am where I am thanks to my wonderful mentors Solhi al-Wadi, Shurki Shawki, Nicolai Viovanof and Anatoly Moratof back in Damascus, and Charles Neidich in New ...

Feel the soul of jazz come alive in David Baker’s Jazz Suite. The clarinet sings, the rhythms groove, and the melodies flow like a late-night conversation—sometimes smooth, sometimes playful, always ...

We're joined by a New Orleans institution — clarinetist and vocalist Doreen Ketchens. She's got several nicknames — "Lady Louie," "Queen Clarinet," and "Miss Satchmo," all of after her biggest idol, ...

Among the world’s top jazz musicians, there are few women instrumentalists, and even fewer Israeli women. In fact, there is only one: Anat Cohen, the best jazz clarinetist alive. At least that’s what ...