Jul 25, 2008 7:06 AM

Tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin, whose large Chicago tenor sound and diminutive stature gave him the nickname…

Jul 22, 2008 11:14 AM

Juilliard Jazz announced that its Juilliard Jazz All-Stars will tour Korea and Japan for three weeks this summer, July…

Jul 22, 2008 11:13 AM

To honor 50 years of its Jazzmaster electric guitar, Fender will host a 50th Anniversary Jazzmaster Concert at the…

Jul 22, 2008 11:13 AM

The Public Theater and Joe’s Pub will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Joe’s Pub in New York with 300 concerts…

Jul 14, 2008 10:47 AM

Violinist Christian Howes will release Heartfelt, his debut on Resonance Records, on Sept. 9. The album is a…

Jul 14, 2008 10:45 AM

Jeff Coffin, saxophonist with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, will temporarily replace LeRoi Moore as the sax player for…

Jul 14, 2008 10:44 AM

Carnegie Hall has announced a new three-concert jazz series in Zankel Hall for its 2008–2009 season. Entitled Just…

Jun 24, 2008 11:46 AM

The New York Songwriters’ Circle announced that it is now accepting submissions for its third annual Songwriting…

Jun 24, 2008 11:45 AM

Telarc announced yesterday that it has signed New York-based jazz vocalist Melissa Morgan. Morgan will make her…

Jun 24, 2008 11:44 AM

The 2008 JVC Jazz Festival Chicago will run July 18–20, showcasing members of the local Chicago jazz scene and jazz…