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…
PBS’ acclaimed series “American Masters” will feature singer Tony Bennett next week.
“Tony Bennett: The Music Never Ends” will premiere at 9 p.m. EST on Wednesday (check local listings). The film chronicles and celebrates Bennett’s life, featuring the songs, people and stories that have made him who he is. It features interviews with Harry Belafonte and Mel Brooks; performances of “Old Devil Moon,” and “In A Mellow Tone”; and classic clips from “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,” among other material.
The special is narrated by Anthony Hopkins, and it is produced by Clint Eastwood and Bruce Ricker in association with RPM Productions and Thirteen/WNET New York.
For more information, visit pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters
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…
