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…
Johnaye Kendrick is set to stream a performance with her quartet on Friday.
(Photo: Courtesy of Artist)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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Oct. 19: Happy Hour Hang with Darcy James Argue
Oct. 19: Joe Farnsworth Trio
Oct. 20: A Conversation with Wynton Marsalis, Ken Burns and Dr. Carla Hayden
Oct. 20: Alto Madness: Charlie Parker Centennial Celebration with Charles McPherson and Donald Harrison
Oct. 20: Lezlie Harrison Group
Oct. 21: Hiromi & Avishai Cohen
Oct. 21: Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society
Oct. 21: Bob Mintzer
Oct. 21: Rudy Royston’s Flatbed Buggy
Oct. 21: Lafayette Harris/Lonnie Plaxico
Oct. 21: Son Little
Oct. 21: Freddie Hendrix Quartet
Oct. 22: Christian Sands Duo
Oct. 22: Lucinda Williams
Oct. 22: Wynton Marsalis in Conversation with Jon Batiste
Oct. 22: Amy Denio & Tarik Abouzied
Oct. 22: Ayesha Brooks/Wayne Horvitz/Ha Yang Kim
Oct. 22: Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet
Oct. 22: Bruce Harris Quartet
Oct. 22: James Francies
Oct. 23: Joel Ross’ Who Are You Album Release Concert
Oct. 23: Bootsy Collins album release
Oct. 23: Mario Pavone & His Dialect Trio
Oct. 23: George Cables Quartet
Oct. 23: Kurt Elling
Oct. 23: Charles Lloyd Ocean Trio
Oct. 23: Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog
Oct. 23: Hitomi Oba Quartet
Oct. 23: Roy Ayers
Oct. 23: Johnaye Kendrick Quartet
Oct. 23: Tarbaby
Oct. 23: Taj Mahal Quartet
Oct. 23: Hayes Greenfield/Dean Johnson
Oct. 23: Ant Law
Oct. 23: Rick Germanson Trio
Oct. 23: Muriel Anderson
Oct. 23: Ravi Coltrane Quartet
Oct. 24: Joe Lovano’s Joyous Encounter
Oct. 24: George Cables Quartet
Oct. 24: Roy Ayers
Oct. 24: Makaya McCraven
Oct. 24: Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto
Oct. 24: John Hollenbeck
Oct. 24: Veronica Swift
Oct. 24: Jazzmania 2020 by Nashville Jazz Workshop
Oct. 24: Vincent Herring: Bird at 100
Oct. 24: Ravi Coltrane Quartet
Oct. 25: Houston Jazz Festival: Message From Bu
Oct. 25: Christian Euman
Oct. 25: Roy Ayers
Oct. 25: Gary Smulyan Plays Alec Wilder
Oct. 25: Marina Albero Trio
Oct. 25: David Gibson Quintet
Oct. 25: The Outsiders Improvised & Creative Music Festival
Oct. 26: The Outsiders Improvised & Creative Music Festival
Updated Oct. 23
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…
