‘Speaking To All Human Beings’
By Jennifer Odell
The trumpeter discusses his recent three-album series, which was inspired by current events and the 100th anniversary of the first jazz recordings.
By Dan Ouellette
The bassist talks about his new trio album, Trypnotyx, and he sits down for a live Blindfold Test on the campus of Berklee College of Music.
By Ted Panken
The saxophonist discusses his new album of standards, Rain Or Shine.
By Geoffrey Himes
DownBeat talks to members of the soul band The Dap-Kings about the final album they recorded with dynamic vocalist Sharon Jones (1956–2016).
By DownBeat Staff
Our annual guide includes 209 music venues around the world.
Saxophonist Tia Fuller was tested on the following tracks for the Blindfold Test: