In the years following the 2020 death of Alto Reed, his family faced a daunting challenge. As Bob Seger’s star saxophonist for nearly five decades, Reed accumulated a vast trove of musical instruments ...

To say that Johnny Smith is a relatively unsung musical hero should register only with those who don't know him. Those of us in wine country who've heard his chocolatey smooth baritone and acoustic ...

Some other news now. The late owner of the Indianapolis Colts, Jim Irsay, collected instruments played by Bob Dylan, the Beatles, Miles Davis and other legends. When he died last year, his family ...

Beale Street might be the neon-lit heart of Memphis music tourism, but ask any local where the real musical pulse of the city beats and they’ll point you far from the landmark blues clubs and barbecue ...