The names of jazz tunes can be as interesting as the music itself, and some of my favorite titles come from Thelonious Monk. They seem to fit his music: Quirky. Angular. Innovative. Offbeat. Playful. Atonal. Sentimental. So much is wrapped into his music!

The Boise Jazz Society had a brief Q & A with Emmet before his March Miles and Coltrane at 100 concert in Boise.

The Boise Jazz Society brought Anat Cohen and Linda May Han Oh to Boise last season, and they were top vote-getters in the 74th annual DownBeat magazine Critics Poll. Other BJS artists also did well.

Jazz has a rich history filled with innovators, risk-takers, and unforgettable personalities. Whether you’re just beginning your jazz journey or looking to deepen your listening, these legendary artists helped shape the sound of American music and continue to influence musicians around the world today.

Released in June, the new recording by legendary bassist Ron Carter and guitarist Yotam Silberstein combines their talents to bring you a masterful series of duets—a bit of cool shade for a hot summer’s day.

Which local Boise radio stations have jazz programs? Find out here, and what time the jazz programs air.

Lucy Yeghiazaryan’s new album, “Hey Love” takes her back to the American Songbook, with some new arrangements and tweaks.

Enjoy free live jazz on a riverside setting this summer.

The 2026 Jazz Journalist Award winners have been announced, and past and future Boise Jazz Society artists are well represented.

Whether you're a seasoned listener or new to the scene, there's always more to discover in jazz. And if you're brand new, where do you start?

Just released by Mack Avenue Records, “Universal Truth” is a timely follow-up to Cohen’s Miles and Coltrane at 100 Tour.