Jul 17, 2025 12:44 PM
DownBeat’s 73rd Annual Critics Poll: One for the Record Books
You see before you what we believe is the largest and most comprehensive Critics Poll in the history of jazz. DownBeat…
Miles Davis’ seminal fusion album, Bitches Brew will be performed in its entirety at New York’s Merkin Concert Hall, 129 W. 67th St., on Dec. 9.
Saxophonist Bob Belden, who has helped Columbia Records with its Davis reissue program, will lead the performance with his group, Animation. Trumpeter Tim Hagans, keyboardist Scott Kinsey, bassist Matthew Garrison and drummer Zach Danziger will also be part of the group. In a nod to musical trends that emerged years after Bitches Brew was recorded in 1969, DJ Logic and DJ Kingsize will perform with the band on turntables.
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James Brandon Lewis earned honors for Artist of the Year and Tenor Saxophonist of the Year. Three of his recordings placed in the Albums of the Year category.
Jul 17, 2025 12:44 PM
You see before you what we believe is the largest and most comprehensive Critics Poll in the history of jazz. DownBeat…
Galper was often regarded as an underrated master of his craft.
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Hal Galper, a pianist, composer and arranger who enjoyed a substantial performing career but made perhaps a deeper…
Chuck Mangione on the cover of the May 8, 1975, edition of DownBeat.
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Chuck Mangione, one of the most popular trumpeters in jazz history, passed away on July 24 at home in Rochester, New…
“Hamiet was one of the most underrated musicians ever,” says Whitaker of baritone saxophonist Hamiet Bluiett.
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At 56, Rodney Whitaker, professor of jazz bass and director of jazz studies at Michigan State University, is equally…
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The DownBeat Critics Poll provides a wonderful snapshot of the jazz scene today, with much to explore and many great…
