All 20 color plates from Henri Matisse’s “Jazz” book are on view at the Art Institute of Chicago for the first time since being acquired by the museum in 1948.

We have the honor of sitting down with one of the true luminaries of the genre, legendary bassist, composer, and educator, Carlo Mombelli. He has long been at the forefront of musical innovation, ...

Perhaps you’ve seen him at the Green Mill or Constellation, seated close to the action, focusing intently on the musicians, glancing down at his sketchpad then looking back up at the stage. His arm ...