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…
Ramsey Lewis will play songs from his 1965 hit record The In Crowd.
(Photo: Todd Winters Photography)This week’s streams feature Ramsey Lewis playing songs from The In Crowd, a master class with Christian McBride, The Melissa Aldana Quintet from the Jazz Standard, The Sam Newsome Quartet from Brooklyn, Django Reinhardt stylings from guitarist Stephane Wremble and much more. A fee is associated with some of the material listed, and some items have been sourced from WBGO, WDCB and WWOZ. Please support jazz radio. DB
Available Now: Welcome To The Sands Box with Christian Sands
Through April 22: Bob James and Paul Howard
April 19: Johnny Sansone’s Blue Monday with Jonathan Booigie Long (New Orleans)
April 19: Christian McBride Master Class (New Jersey)
April 20: Brown/Platt Duo Perform Herb Ellis & Joe Pass (Chicago)
April 20: Pat Donaher Sextet Live!
April 21: Max Bessesen Quartet (Chicago)
April 21: Sam Newsome Quartet at Bar Bayeux (Brooklyn)
April 22: Stephane Wrembel, Django L’Impressionniste
April 22: Chris Greene Quintet (Chicago)
April 22: Mdou Moctar — Live In Niamey, Niger (Africa)
April 22: Walter Wolfman Washington (New Orleans)
April 22: Bonzo Squad, Chicago Jazz Series
April 23: Melissa Aldana Quintet, Jazz Standard Flip Side Sessions (New York)
April 23: Newvelle Live: Rufus Reid and Sullivan Fortner
April 23: Greg Ward’s Rogue Parade at Constellation (Chicago)
April 23: Soul Rebels (New Orleans)
April 23: Into The Mist featuring The Chicago Cellar Boys (Chicago)
April 23: Henry Johnson/Jo Ann Daugherty Quartet (Chicago)
April 23–May 6: Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra with Hubert Laws
April 24: Ernest Dawkins Trio at Constellation (Chicago)
April 24: Ramsey Lewis, Songs From The In Crowd
April 24: Gary Washburn and the Honoka’s Jazz Band
April 25: Evan Christopher at Snug Harbor (New Orleans)
April 26: Juli Wood’s Little Rootie Tootie Monk Tribute (Chicago)
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…
