Feb 17, 2021 9:00 AM
Alonzo Demetrius Is Fueled By Activism
Trumpeter Alonzo Demetrius’ thirst for social justice is evident on his leader debut, Live From The Prison Nation.…
Alonzo Demetrius earned two degrees from Berklee College of Music.
Feb 17, 2021 9:00 AM
Trumpeter Alonzo Demetrius’ thirst for social justice is evident on his leader debut, Live From The Prison Nation.…
NEC educator Ken Schaphorst conducts an ensemble of student musicians, several of whom are wearing face coverings.
Feb 16, 2021 8:44 AM
As a recent issue of DownBeat went to press, the United States was facing frightening trends in terms of COVID-19…
SFJAZZ is set to stream duo performances by pianist Kenny Barron on Friday.
Feb 15, 2021 8:39 AM
As performers look to replace income from lost gigs and regain a sense of community amid the coronavirus pandemic, a…
On Flor (Edition), vocalist Gretchen Parlato speaks to the personal transformation that inspired her career hiatus.
Feb 12, 2021 8:35 AM
In 2014, Gretchen Parlato’s album Live In NYC earned her a Grammy nomination—a crowning glory to a decade of career…
Chick Corea (1941-2021)
Feb 11, 2021 4:39 PM
Chick Corea, one of the most beloved and decorated jazz artists in history, passed away Feb. 9. He was 79.
In a post…
Bandleader Adrian Cunningham has a strong relationship with the Florida-based label Arbors Records.
Feb 11, 2021 9:00 AM
For more than 30 years, the independent label Arbors Records has put artistic concerns ahead of budgetary ones. Based…
Yoko Miwa recorded her trio album Songs Of Joy during the pandemic.
Feb 10, 2021 9:00 AM
What Yoko Miwa has gone through during the coronavirus pandemic will sound familiar to a lot of other working…
During the pandemic, prolific saxophonist Ivo Perelman moved from Brooklyn to Brazil.
Feb 9, 2021 9:01 AM
In 2020, soon after the pandemic reached Brooklyn, Ivo Perelman’s base of operation for decades, the tenor…
Bandleader Francisco Mela is set to stream a solo drum performance Friday via Soapbox Gallery.
Feb 8, 2021 8:31 AM
As performers look to replace income from lost gigs and regain a sense of community amid the coronavirus pandemic, a…
The music on Monty Alexander’s new live album, Love You Madly, was recorded in 1982.
Feb 5, 2021 9:00 AM
In the early 1980s, pianist Monty Alexander was a huge draw for jazz clubs and festivals. His hard-swinging style,…
