Jan 11, 2021 8:49 AM
The Artists We Lost In 2020
The past year’s been rough, and the next few months might not be too much better. At some point, though, life might…
McCoy Tyner (1938–2020)
Jan 11, 2021 8:49 AM
The past year’s been rough, and the next few months might not be too much better. At some point, though, life might…
Lee Konitz (1927–2020) was inducted into the DownBeat Hall of Fame in 2015.
Dec 11, 2020 8:49 AM
A week after his 90th birthday in October 2017, Lee Konitz—who died at 92 on April 15—recorded his final album, Old…
George Benson is the newest inductee in the DownBeat Hall of Fame.
Nov 16, 2020 10:23 AM
DownBeat is proud to announce the results of its 85th Annual Readers Poll.
Readers have voted to induct…
Ellis Marsalis performs at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 7, 2017.
Jun 3, 2020 3:19 PM
The following serves as a tribute to the musicians we have lost to the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 was a factor in…
Lee Konitz performs at the Blue Note in New York City on Oct. 9, 2017.
Apr 22, 2020 9:04 AM
Chicago-born alto saxophonist Lee Konitz passed away April 15 at the age of 92. WBGO confirmed his death, adding that…
Mike Longo (1939–20120)
Mar 27, 2020 8:49 AM
Pianist Mike Longo, best known for his long tenure with Dizzy Gillespie’s band, died on March 22 at Mount Sinai…
All of Miles Davis’ recordings with his namesake nonet are compiled on The Complete Birth Of The Cool.
Sep 27, 2019 10:13 AM
The iconic Birth Of The Cool is about to get a little cooler. A new compilation will allow Miles Davis fans to take a…
Saxophonist Lee Konitz is an NEA Jazz Master.
Nov 15, 2017 11:53 AM
It’s a crisp Monday afternoon in October on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, just a few days after saxophone legend Lee…
Lee Konitz performs at the Blue Note in New York City on Oct. 9. The concert was held in celebration of the saxophonist’s 90th birthday.
Oct 11, 2017 9:20 AM
Lee Konitz, a 2009 NEA Jazz Master and DownBeat Hall of Fame inductee for 2015, brought his empathetic band into the…
Lee Konitz (left) and Dan Tepfer perform at the Charlie Parker Festival in New York City’s Marcus Garvey Park on Aug. 26.
Sep 1, 2017 9:21 AM
Now in its 25th year, New York City’s annual Charlie Parker Jazz Festival has evolved from a single afternoon outdoor…
New album releases from Lee Konitz (left), Eddie Palmieri and Thundercat will enliven the season’s jazz offerings.
Feb 9, 2017 3:14 PM
Several new releases by artists young and old will help lift the winter blues. Album announcements from alto saxophone…
Lee Konitz’s Frescalalto will be available digitally on Feb. 10.
Jan 26, 2017 3:29 PM
Alto saxophone jazz master and 2015 DownBeat Hall of Fame inductee Lee Konitz teams up with pianist Kenny Barron,…
Charles Hersch
Jan 22, 2017 11:16 AM
Charles Hersch has devoted much of his academic career to examining issues related to creativity and identity. Hersch,…
Gary Peacock (left), Lee Konitz, Joey Baron and Bill Frisell
Apr 15, 2020 8:38 PM
“OK, we’re gonna play some ‘terrible’ music,” joked iconic altoist Lee Konitz on Aug. 16, before he and the…
