May 26, 2026 11:08 AM
Sonny Rollins Dies at 95
Sonny Rollins, the iconic saxophonist, composer and improviser whose career stretched from the origins of bebop to 21st…
The Alex Sipiagin Quartet is set to stream a performance from Smalls on Thursday.
(Photo: alexsipiagin.com)As performers look to replace income from lost gigs and regain a sense of community amid the coronavirus pandemic, a number of musicians are using online streaming services to connect directly with fans. We’ll keep a running tab for the week below.
A fee is associated with some of the material listed here, and several items have been sourced from WBGO and Jazz at Lincoln Center. DB
Aug. 24: Winard Harper Group
Aug. 24: Lew Tabackin
Aug. 24: Mingus Mondays
Aug. 24: Dan Tepfer
Aug. 25: Palladium plays the music of Wayne Shorter
Aug. 25: Warren Wolf
Aug. 25: Pasquale Grasso
Aug. 25: Freedom’s State of Mind with Camille Thurman
Aug. 26: Vanisha Gould Quartet
Aug. 26: Seth Kibel
Aug. 27: Satoko Fujii & Natsuki Tamura
Aug. 27: Alex Sipiagin Quartet
Aug. 27: Billy Stritch
Aug. 28: David Murray/Lafayette Gilchrist Duo
Aug. 28: Tarus Mateen
Aug. 28: Natsuki Tamura
Aug. 28: Wayne Shorter Celebration, Part 4
Aug. 28: Curtis Nowosad Quartet
Aug. 28: Steve Turre
Aug. 28: Kurt Elling
Aug. 29: Ramsey Lewis
Aug. 29: David Murray/Lafayette Gilchrist Duo
Aug. 29: Tamir Hendelman
Aug. 29: Jon-Erik Kellso Quartet
Aug. 29: Steve Turre
Aug. 30: Grant Stewart Group
Updated Aug. 28
Onstage, Rollins would move about restlessly, thrusting his tenor sax in the air as he blew.
May 26, 2026 11:08 AM
Sonny Rollins, the iconic saxophonist, composer and improviser whose career stretched from the origins of bebop to 21st…
Cécile McLorin Salvant busts out Jelly Roll Morton’s “The Murder Ballad” at Big Ears, here with pianist Sullivan Fortner.
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There’s pluralism, then there’s PLURALISM! — and then there’s Big Ears. Thurston Moore, who participated in…
“We thought it’s important that Ronin has a new statement,” said Nik Bärtsch of his band’s latest album, Spin. “The sound is differently produced, so it reflects more of who we are.”
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Nik Bärtsch cuts an imposing figure on stage. He’s unmistakable with his soul patch, shaven head and black attire.…
Dave King (left) and Reid Anderson offer insights into why The Bad Plus’ chemistry was cool, the accomplishments many and its longevity so fruitful.
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The scene still sticks with me. I had heard the oddball name of this new group being dropped around town, and…
Ava Preston, a 12-time DownBeat Student Music Award winner, is currently pursuing her master’s degree in jazz voice at Juilliard.
May 12, 2026 10:00 AM
Ava Preston, from Cleveland, Ohio, was named the winner of the ninth annual Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition on…
