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…
Maria Schneider and Donny McCaslin are set to stream a Tuesday conversation.
(Photo: Briene Lermitte)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
Nov. 9: Mondays With Milford Graves
Nov. 9: In Conversation with Miguel Zenón And Kurt Rosenwinkel
Nov. 9: Lucas Pino Nonet
Nov. 10: Anna Wray Espinosa
Nov. 10: Ryley Walker
Nov. 10: Warren Wolf Trio
Nov. 10: Jeff Hamilton/Tamir Hendelman
Nov. 10: Data Lords: Maria Schneider & Donny McCaslin In Conversation
Nov. 11: Sullivan Fortner
Nov. 11: Adam Kolker Quartet
Nov. 11: Helio Alves Quartet
Nov. 12: Ulysses Owens Jr.‘s Generation Y
Nov. 12: Lucinda Williams
Nov. 12: Cassie Wieland
Nov. 12: Joel Ross
Nov. 12: Freda Payne
Nov. 12: Ken Peplowski Trio
Nov. 12: Zakir Hussain/Mickey Hart/Rakesh Chaurasia
Nov. 13: Kurt Elling
Nov. 13: Remy Le Boeuf
Nov. 13: Sons Of Kemet
Nov. 13: Mike LeDonne Quintet
Nov. 13: 60th Anniversary Hartford Jazz Society Concert And Fundraiser With Steve Turre
Nov. 13: Emi Makabe Anniversary Album Release
Nov. 13: Freda Payne
Nov. 13: Chris Thile & Madison Cunningham
Nov. 13: Lonnie Holley & Friends (Big Ears)
Nov. 13: Renee Rosnes
Nov. 14: Miki Yamanaka Quartet
Nov. 14: Freda Payne
Nov. 14: David Shenton & The Mark Wade Trio
Nov. 14: Tipitina’s “Save Tip’s” Fundraiser
Nov. 14: Renee Rosnes
Nov. 15: Juliet Kurtzman & Pete Malinverni
Nov. 15: Joe Magnarelli Quintet
Nov. 15: Gregg August
Updated Nov. 13
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.
Jul 17, 2025 12:44 PM
You see before you what we believe is the largest and most comprehensive Critics Poll in the history of jazz. DownBeat…
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Chuck Mangione on the cover of the May 8, 1975, edition of DownBeat.
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The DownBeat Critics Poll provides a wonderful snapshot of the jazz scene today, with much to explore and many great…
