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…
Vocalist Kate McGarry is following last spring’s release of The Target (Palmetto) with several new musical endeavors.
McGarry—known for the diversity of influences that play on her jazz stylings, including traditional Irish music—will join the faculty at Manhattan School of Music next month. She will also take on several recording projects, including singing with the vocal group MOSS, and writing, recording and producing 63 children’s songs for the Heinle Picture Dictionary For Children.
In a recent interview on National Public Radio, McGarry discussed her approach as a singer, bandleader and composer. “I love jazz music and I’ve had different times in my life where I focus really strongly on different genres,” McGarry said. “So I look at it like there’s a well inside and I’m just putting different things in that well and then they’re going to come out later.”
For more information on Kate McGarry, visit katemcgarry.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.
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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…
