Mar 19, 2009 6:30 AM

At a press conference this week, the Los Angeles Philharmonic announced that Herbie Hancock will succeed bassist…

Mar 13, 2009 10:05 AM

With the May 12 issue of Jazz In The Garden (Heads Up), Stanley Clarke will see the first release of an acoustic trio…

Mar 13, 2009 9:59 AM

Chilean-born vocalist Claudia Acuña has recorded En Este Momento (At This Moment) for Marsalis Music, set for an…

Mar 13, 2009 9:51 AM

In celebration of the 50th anniversaries of their recording, Columbia/Legacy has plans to release special Legacy…

Feb 26, 2009 5:44 AM

In 2009, 36-year-old bassist Christian McBride will make new strides on a variety of artistic fronts. He will issue his…

Feb 26, 2009 5:44 AM

When Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Al Di Meola and Lenny White reunited as Return To Forever last year, the group had…

Feb 26, 2009 5:43 AM

On March 14 and 15, Saint Peter’s Church in New York will feature a program dedicated entirely to Billy Strayhorn,…

Feb 26, 2009 5:43 AM

Commencing an extensive Ray Charles reissue program for 2009, Concord Records will release a 21-song anthology of hits,…

Feb 19, 2009 4:53 AM

Concord Jazz has signed vibraphonist Stefon Harris to an exclusive recording contract. Harris’ Concord debut is…

Feb 19, 2009 4:53 AM

Duke University will present concerts on Feb. 26 and 27 at New York’s Town Hall to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of…