Jan 27, 2026 11:19 AM
In Memoriam: Richie Beirach, 1947–2026
Richie Beirach, a pianist and composer who channeled a knowledge of modern classical music into his jazz practice,…
Richie Beirach was particularly renowned for his approach to chromatic harmony, which he used to improvise reharmonizations of originals and standards.
Jan 27, 2026 11:19 AM
Richie Beirach, a pianist and composer who channeled a knowledge of modern classical music into his jazz practice,…
“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.”
Jan 27, 2026 11:10 AM
The Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra will bring classical and jazz music into conversation in a tribute to jazz legend…
“A Somma cruise isn’t about spectacle; it’s about soul,” says curator Dave Koz.
Jan 27, 2026 10:48 AM
Saxophonist Dave Koz returns to the seas with his third Somma cruise, Jewels of the Adriatic, a bespoke seven-day…
The success of Oregon’s first album, 1971’s Music Of Another Present Era, allowed Towner to establish a solo career.
Jan 19, 2026 5:02 PM
Ralph Towner, a guitarist and composer who blended multiple genres, including jazz — and throughout them all remained…
“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.
Jan 19, 2026 5:00 PM
There’s a new album out from saxophonist Melissa Aldana, Filin (Blue Note), that leans on the gentle side of her…
Wolfgang Muthspiel, left, with trio mates Scott Colley and Brian Blade.
Jan 19, 2026 4:50 PM
In its remarkable 56-year history, ECM Records has released more than 1,800 albums by countless artists from around the…
David Murray provided ample solos that took flight at controlled heights, then crept down to a deep reed-richness.
Jan 19, 2026 3:00 PM
Now that it’s completed its 22nd edition, the Polish festival Jazztopad (a play on “Listopad,” meaning November)…
Rico’s Anti-Microbial Instrument Swab
Jan 19, 2026 2:48 PM
With this year’s NAMM Show right around the corner, we can look forward to plenty of new and innovative instruments…
Belá Fleck during an interview with Fredrika Whitfield on CNN.
Jan 13, 2026 2:09 PM
The fallout from the renaming of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to include President Donald…
“It’s a positive record for me because I was trying to give some inspiration, more so than anything,” says Dave McMurray of his new album.
Jan 13, 2026 2:03 PM
Detroit saxophonist Dave McMurray still has deeply felt youthful memories of making the pilgrimage to Baker’s…
