Apr 21, 2026 12:41 PM
New Directions with Mammal Hands
After a decade of touring and five albums into their career, British trio Mammal Hands reached a recent crossroads.…
The latest incarnation of Mammal Hands features, from left, Jordan Smart, Nick Smart and Rob Turner.
Apr 21, 2026 12:41 PM
After a decade of touring and five albums into their career, British trio Mammal Hands reached a recent crossroads.…
“Music is something to share and I have always felt that you cannot sit and wait for things to happen,” says Amalie Dahl.
Apr 21, 2026 12:31 PM
Live At Moldejazz (Sonic Transmissions), the impressive, assured and heady debut album from Danish reedist and composer…
“I do like having a balance of both worlds, and connecting them,” Camila Nebbia says of the intersection of composition and improvisation.
Apr 21, 2026 12:23 PM
The Berlin tenor saxophonist Camila Nebbia has been rising to eminence on the adventuring jazz and improvisation…
Björn Meyer’s Convergence
Apr 21, 2026 12:05 PM
Swedish bassist Bjørn Meyer releases his second solo LP, Convergence (ECM; ★★★ 37:58), certainly not sounding…
“We thought it’s important that Ronin has a new statement,” said Nik Bärtsch of his band’s latest album, Spin. “The sound is differently produced, so it reflects more of who we are.”
Apr 21, 2026 10:00 AM
Nik Bärtsch cuts an imposing figure on stage. He’s unmistakable with his soul patch, shaven head and black attire.…
Apr 14, 2026 12:36 PM
Saturday, April 18, is Record Store Day, that annual beloved holiday for everything vinyl! In preparation, DownBeat has…
2026 NEA Jazz Masters (clockwise from top left) Airto Moreira, Carmen Lundy, Rhonda Hamilton and Patrice Rushen will be honored in a concert later this year. Dates and location will be announced over the summer. Check arts.gov for updates.
Apr 14, 2026 12:07 PM
Contrary to an article posted earlier on downbeat.com, the National Endowment for the Arts 2026 Jazz Masters concert…
In honor of its 70th, Verve is releasing music by the legends, including Archie Shepp, Dizzy Gillespie and Ella Fitzgerald.
Apr 14, 2026 11:45 AM
With a catalog that boasts recordings by everyone from Dizzy Gillespie and Stan Getz to Diana Krall and Jon Batiste,…
Sound & Gravity showcases a diverse range of musical genres, including jazz, experimental, contemporary classical and indie music.
Apr 14, 2026 11:34 AM
After its inaugural run last year, Sound & Gravity will return Sept. 3–6 across several venues in the…
“I love compositions by jazz musicians,” says vocalist Samara Joy. “There’s a different touch, a different foundation.” She put lyrics to a song each from Brian Lynch (right) and Charles McPherson for Torch Bearers.
Apr 7, 2026 1:38 PM
In the fall of 2024, trumpeter Brian Lynch hired writer Ted Panken to draft the booklet, vinyl notes and PR materials…
