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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…
From Aug. 26-Sept. 1, the city of Philadelphia will honor its own local legend, McCoy Tyner, with a series of concerts, parties and other events throughout the city
Jazz stars scheduled to appear at “Celebrate Tyner Time In Philly” include:
Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, James Moody, Hank Jones, Barry Harris, Yusef Lateef, Pharoah Sanders, Ray Brown, Cedar Walton, Keter Betts, Gary Bartz, Marcus Belgrave, Louis Hayes, Bennie Maupin, Pat Martino, Celia Cruz, Terence Blanchard, Steve Turre, Joey DeFrancesco, Robin Eubanks, Kenny Barron, Richie Cole, Trudy Pitts, Ron Mathews, Roy Ayers, Dick Griffin, Wendell Harrison, Doug Carn, Paquito D’Rivera, Carmen Lundy, Rene Marie, Jean Carne, Papo Vasquez, Bernard Linnette Sextet and more.
In additon, Congressman John Conyors will be a special speaker at the event. Details are still in the words, but for more information, e-mail mccoytynertime@aol.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…
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Chuck Mangione on the cover of the May 8, 1975, edition of DownBeat.
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The DownBeat Critics Poll provides a wonderful snapshot of the jazz scene today, with much to explore and many great…
