Gardot began writing songs as therapy after a serious accident left her with memory and speech problems

Ennio Morricone revolutionised cinema music but has never won an Oscar for one of his scores. He’s up again, for ‘The Hateful Eight’. Does he care? Just a little

The pianist believes God intervened during the recording of his new album. He talks faith, voices and the Armenian genocide

The Becks Rhythm Series kicks off tonight in Dublin’s Sugar Club band brings together some cutting-edge jazz players. Here, keyboardist Bill Laurance and Hiatus Kaiyote’s Paul Bender discuss their favourite licks, riffs and influences

When Steven Ellison was growing up jazz showed him the future of music. Now Flying Lotus is returning the favour – in a very dark way

600 artists are boycotting Israel; Sean Scully is showing in China - is art ever apolitical?

Voice of heartbreak had hit in 1960s with ‘It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to’

Three of the top draws playing this year’s Castlepalooza give us the lowdown on their dream festivals – from the Anthony Bourdain catering to the T-Rex in the corner

Saxophonist Wayne Shorter has been at the heart of jazz for six decades. His tunes are like Beckett plays in melody and harmony, and his answers aren’t exactly straightforward either

“Cork was the first in Ireland to book Chic at a concert. Tonight we came back and it was spectacular”