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…
Kurt Elling has been chosen as an Illinois delegate for the 2004 Democratic National Convention.
“I am proud of this opportunity to stand up for intelligence, good sense and real morality in government,” Elling says. “This is no time for demagogues of fearful children to lead America. It is time to put an adult back in the White House.”
The Grammy-winning Blue Note vocalist will be one of 5,672 delegates from across the country converging on Boston’s FleetCenter July 26–29. Each state has a unique method of determining delegates, who are then certified by the Democratic National Committee. Other delegates this year include Earvin Johnson, Everclear’s Art Alexakis and John Glenn.
For more information, go to www.kurtelling.com
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.
Jul 22, 2025 10:58 AM
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.
Jul 29, 2025 1:00 PM
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.
Jul 8, 2025 7:30 AM
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…
