Sep 3, 2026 10:44 AM
In Memoriam: Cassandra Wilson, 1955–2026
Cassandra Wilson, a singer, songwriter and producer who was one of the most acclaimed and successful jazz vocalists of…
In support of her second album, Dreaming Wide Awake (Verve Forecast), vocalist Lizz Wright is planning a U.S. tour in June and July. Her performance at the World Financial Center Plaza in New York kicks off the 12-date trek.
Wright’s summer tour dates are:
June 14: World Financial Center Plaza, New York
June 15-16: Joe’s Pub, New York
June 18: World Café Live, Philadelphia
June 19: Ramshead, Annapolis, Md.
June 20: Birchmere, Alexandria, Va.
June 23: Club Café, Pittsburgh
June 24: Nighttown, Cleveland
June 25: Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Satatoga Springs, N.Y.
June 27: The Ark, Ann Arbor, Mich.
June 28: Schubas, Chicago
July 1: Scullers, Boston
July 2: Club Soda, Montreal
Wilson’s ability to connect to audiences helped her to win two Grammy awards and multiple other accolades. She was named an NEA Jazz Master in 2022.
Sep 3, 2026 10:44 AM
Cassandra Wilson, a singer, songwriter and producer who was one of the most acclaimed and successful jazz vocalists of…
“The love from the jazz and music community restored my faith in humanity,” Walia wrote in an online post upon his release from detention at an ICE facility.
Aug 18, 2026 2:15 PM
Indian jazz guitarist and composer Pritesh Walia has been released after being unexpectedly detained by ICE and taken…
Percussionist Poncho Sanchez was among the artists scheduled to perform at the now-canceled inaugural LA Jazz Festival.
Aug 11, 2026 12:53 PM
The inaugural LA Jazz Festival, originally scheduled to run Aug. 7–23 with dozens of events across Los Angeles’…
Bertoncini was a specialist and advocate for the nylon-string acoustic guitar, turning down high-profile opportunities that were unsuited to the sound and techniques that he used with that instrument.
Sep 1, 2026 11:06 AM
Gene Bertoncini, an esteemed jazz guitarist, composer, arranger and educator, died Aug. 29 at the Lillian Booth Actors…
A solo concert by saxophonist Joshua Redman will close the first night of the Hyde Park Jazz Festival on Sept. 26.
Sep 22, 2026 12:26 PM
The Hyde Park Jazz Festival will take place for the 20th time on the final weekend of September 2026. Beginning half…
