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…
Vocalist Amirtha Kidambi is planning to stream a Thursday set.
(Photo: Chris Weiss)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.
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Sept. 14: Joe Farnsworth Quartet
Sept. 15: Sasha Dobson Sextet
Sept. 15: Tierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman
Sept. 15: Allegra Levy’s Lose My Number: Allegra Levy Sings John McNeil release show
Sept. 16: Hiromi & Simon Phillips
Sept. 16: Jeremy Pelt Quintet
Sept. 16: Hiromi
Sept. 16: CoPA Conversations: Hank Shocklee & Timo Andres
Sept. 17: Jazz Institute of Chicago’s Keep The Music Playing Virtual Gala
Sept. 17: Emmet Cohen Group
Sept. 17: Amirtha Kidambi
Sept. 17: Aruan Ortiz Ensemble
Sept. 18: Wayne Escoffery Quartet
Sept. 18: Frank Basile/Sam Dillon Quintet
Sept. 18: Wayne Shorter Celebration, Part 5
Sept. 18: Bill Frisell Trio
Sept. 18: Bill Charlap & Wynton Marsalis
Sept. 19: Akiko Tsuruga Quintet
Sept. 19: Keyon Harrold
Sept. 19: Bill Charlap & Wynton Marsalis
Sept. 19: Wayne Escoffery Quartet
Sept. 20: The Puerto Rican Jazz Connection presented by John Santos with David Sánchez
Sept. 20: Ehud Asherie Trio
Sept. 20: Tamir Hendelman (Richard Rodgers tribute)
Updated Sept. 18
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.
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The DownBeat Critics Poll provides a wonderful snapshot of the jazz scene today, with much to explore and many great…
