Mar 30, 2026 10:30 PM
Flea Finds His Jazz Thing
In the relatively small pantheon of certifiable rock stars venturing into the intersection of pop music and jazz, the…
Pianist Jarrett Cherner and vocalist Sarah Elizabeth Charles and are set to stream a Friday performance.
(Photo: Fanny Delsol)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
June 8: Alan Broadbent Trio
June 9: Frank Lacy Group
June 9: Kris Davis & Achim Tang
June 9: Kenny Barron 77th birthday celebration
June 9: Ted Hearne & Saul Williams
June 10: Orrin Evans Trio
June 10: Ted Nash masterclass
June 10: Jason Kao Hwang Human Rites Trio
June 11: Mike Allemana
June 11: Luis Perdomo
June 11: Wynton Marsalis and JLCO Q&A
June 12: Lafayette Gilchrist Trio album release
June 12: Mike LeDonne Trio
June 12: Nicole Zuraitis
June 12: Sarah Elizabeth Charles & Jarrett Cherner
June 12: Gerald Cleaver Quartet
June 12: Jason Marsalis Presents “The Music of My Father”
June 13: Tamir Hendelman
June 13: Billy Hart Quartet (Mark Turner, Ethan Iverson, Ben Street)
June 13: Akiko Tsuruga Quartet
June 13: Luis Perdomo & Mimi Jones
June 14: Mark Whitfield Quartet
June 14: Joe Locke & Warren Wolf
June 14: Steven Feifke & Alexa Tarantino
June 14: Billy Hart Quartet (Mark Turner, Ethan Iverson, Ben Street)
June 14: Ron Jackson
“Cerebral and academic thought is a different way to approach music,” Flea says of his continuing dive into jazz. “I’ve always relied on emotion and intuition and physicality.”
Mar 30, 2026 10:30 PM
In the relatively small pantheon of certifiable rock stars venturing into the intersection of pop music and jazz, the…
Cécile McLorin Salvant busts out Jelly Roll Morton’s “The Murder Ballad” at Big Ears, here with pianist Sullivan Fortner.
Apr 7, 2026 1:21 PM
There’s pluralism, then there’s PLURALISM! — and then there’s Big Ears. Thurston Moore, who participated in…
Each of the 25 JAMs has delivered a poster featuring a jazz legend that is sent out to schools across the nation. This year’s poster features Tony Bennett.
Mar 30, 2026 10:20 PM
Every April for the past quarter century, something remarkable has happened across the United States and far beyond.…
“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.”
Apr 21, 2026 10:00 AM
Nik Bärtsch cuts an imposing figure on stage. He’s unmistakable with his soul patch, shaven head and black attire.…
Bollani demonstrates at the piano during a live Blindfold Test in Umbria, Italy, while writer Ashley Kahn, right, and translator Greg Burk look on.
Mar 24, 2026 11:42 AM
Raconteur, bon vivant and popular television host Stefano Bollani is also one of Italy’s best-known pianists, a rare…
