“I wanted to write songs that were abstract enough in their title and imagery that they could invite someone in to invent alongside the music,” says pianist and composer Lex Korten.

Dr. Stephan Blanford will work closely with Earshot’s staff, board, artistic partners and regional collaborators to continue the organization’s dedication to jazz.

Members of Snarky Puppy performed during the recent Michael League & Friends Residency at Blue Note New York, which served as a lead-in to this year’s GroundUP Music Festival.

Our Thing by Joe Henderson and Free For All by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers are the first two titles to be released in Blue Note’s 2026 Classic Vinyl Reissue Series.

Richie Beirach was particularly renowned for his approach to chromatic harmony, which he used to improvise reharmonizations of originals and standards.

“It’s a rare opportunity for New York audiences to experience Charlie Parker With Strings live,” said Vincent Herring. “This music reveals the full range of Bird’s imagination and reminds us why his voice continues to matter.”

“A Somma cruise isn’t about spectacle; it’s about soul,” says curator Dave Koz.

The success of Oregon’s first album, 1971’s Music Of Another Present Era, allowed Towner to establish a solo career.

​“Joe Henderson, to me, is what it means to have a huge sound even though we know that his volume was very soft,” Aldana said during her live Blindfold Test.

Wolfgang Muthspiel, left, with trio mates Scott Colley and Brian Blade.