Apr 6, 2007 11:02 AM

JazzAscona New Orleans and Classics, which will be held June 21–July 1 in Ascona, Switzerland, has announced its 2007…

Apr 6, 2007 11:01 AM

In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, XM radio will offer a unique programming schedule in April to pay tribute to…

Mar 30, 2007 10:14 AM

WBGO Jazz 88.3FM in Newark, N.J., recently launched its JazzPlayPlayJazz, an in-school jazz residency program that will…

Mar 30, 2007 10:13 AM

Tony Scott died March 28. He was 85.

Born Anthony Joseph Sciacca on June 17, 1921 in Morristown, N.J., Scott was…

Mar 30, 2007 10:11 AM

KOCH Records will release the new album from violinist Jean-Luc Ponty, The Acatama Experience, on May 22.

The album…

Mar 30, 2007 10:10 AM

Basin Street Records will celebrate the release of Kermit Ruffins’ new album, Live At Vaughan’s, at Vaughan’s in…

Mar 30, 2007 10:08 AM

Bossa nova singer and keyboardist Joao Donato will embark on a brief U.S. tour in early April. This rare visit comes…

Mar 26, 2007 10:19 AM

CTA Records will release A Timeless Now, the debut album from tenor saxophonist Dayna Stephens, on May 15.

Stephens,…

Mar 26, 2007 10:18 AM

In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra is holding its inaugural DSO Jazz Symposium, which…

Mar 26, 2007 10:17 AM

Entries are currently being accepted for the 12th annual USA Songwriting Competition.

This year’s winning songs…