Jul 20, 2018 9:00 AM
Joey Alexander Plays Beyond His Years
When Joey Alexander made his entrance at the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival in June, he walked to the Steinway…
Pianist Joey Alexander recently performed at the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival in June alongside bassist Kris Funn and drummer Jonathan Pinson.
Jul 20, 2018 9:00 AM
When Joey Alexander made his entrance at the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival in June, he walked to the Steinway…
Jul 20, 2018 8:59 AM
At DownBeat, we have the pleasure of listening to hundreds of albums each month. Nope, that’s not an exaggeration.…
Francisco Mela contributes Ancestros to the current season of Newvelle releases.
Jul 19, 2018 9:05 AM
As collectible, multimedia art objects, few affordable things surpass the long-playing album. And few labels surpass…
Sonic Creed (Motéma) is vibraphonist Stefon Harris’ third album with his troupe Blackout.
Jul 19, 2018 9:00 AM
Vibraphonist, educator and DownBeat Critics Poll winner Stefon Harris has recorded a new album, Sonic Creed (Motéma),…
Dan Weiss performs at the Gent Jazz Festival in Gent, Belgium.
Jul 18, 2018 2:00 PM
The Gent Jazz Festival has been running since 2002, although prior to 2008, it was known as the Blue Note Festival.…
Daniel Rolim and and Marta Freitas perform at Brazilian Jazz Night during the 40th annual Copenhagen Jazz Festival.
Jul 18, 2018 9:00 AM
Drowsily easing up to passport control upon arrival in Copenhagen after a sleepless, otherwise pleasant 8-hour journey…
Warren “Trae” Crudup III (left) and Luke Stewart released Blacks’ Myths (Atlantic Rhythms) on June 25.
Jul 17, 2018 9:00 AM
Luke Stewart has become a ubiquitous presence in Washington, D.C. He plays electric or upright bass in one of nine…
Bassist Ben Williams (left) sits for a DownBeat Blindfold Test, conducted by Willard Jenkins, at the DC JazzFest in Washington, D.C., on June 27.
Jul 16, 2018 12:39 PM
A native of Washington, D.C., bassist Ben Williams took his first DownBeat Blindfold Test in front of an audience in…
Mavis Staples’ July 27 concert is part of the Out of Space concert series presented by the venue SPACE, located north of Chicago.
Jul 16, 2018 11:15 AM
Any organization that marks 10 successful years in the music business deserves a party. The music venue SPACE…
Guru (Keith Elam) issued four volumes of his Jazzmatazz project. The first installment marks its 25th anniversary this year.
Jul 16, 2018 11:00 AM
By 1993, advancements in the mutual appreciation between jazz and hip-hop reached a new level of creative oneness…
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