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…
On Feb. 3, the Grammy Salute to Jazz will pay tribute to Blue Note Records as the label celebrates its 70th anniversary. The celebration will be at Club Nokia at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles.
Hosted by Natalie Cole, the evening will include performances by Blue Note recording artists Joe Lovano and Cassandra Wilson. They will be joined by the GRAMMY Jazz Ensembles, a group of 30 high school musicians selected from across the country.
The Grammy Salute To Jazz event is part of GRAMMY Week, a week-long celebration of music and the recorded arts leading up to the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8, broadcast live from Staples Center on CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).
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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“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…
