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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…
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis will perform “Sketches of Gil Evans,” a concert tribute to the acclaimed composer-arranger, in New York from Oct. 25-27.
Among the selections, the performances will include music from Out Of The Cool, Gil Evans And Ten and New Bottle, Old Wine, as well as selections from some of Evans’ and Miles Davis’ famous collaborations on Sketches of Spain, Porgy And Bess and Miles Ahead.
The performances will take place at Rose Theater, Frederick P. Rose Hall, the home of Jazz at Lincoln Center. Tickets are $30-120, and they are available at the Jazz at Lincoln Center box office on Broadway at 60th Street, by calling CenterCharge at (212) 721-6500 or via www.jalc.org.
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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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…
