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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…
Tipitina’s will offer Fess Jazztival April 24–May 4 as an alternate option to the larger Jazz Fest running concurrently in New Orleans. It boasts numerous concerts including artists Blind Boys Of Alabama playing with Allen Toussaint and Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Galactic and Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk.
The Tipitina’s Foundation seventh annual Instruments A Comin’ benefit concert on April 28, at the original Tipitina’s Uptown Music Club, will feature the city’s musical performers, all of whom are donating their time to support school music programs. The past six benefits have raised more than $1.3 million worth of new instruments for the next generation of New Orleans musicians, but there are still many schools that need assistance. Performances this year include Galactic with Johnny Vidacovich and George Porter Jr., the Radiators, Dragon Smoke (Stanton Moore, Ivan Neville, Eric Lindell and Robert Mercurio), Rebirth Brass Band, Walter “Wolfman” Washington and more.
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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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The DownBeat Critics Poll provides a wonderful snapshot of the jazz scene today, with much to explore and many great…
