May 26, 2026 11:08 AM
Sonny Rollins Passes Away at 95
Sonny Rollins, the iconic saxophonist, composer and improviser whose career stretched from the origins of bebop to 21st…
Violinist Tomoko Omura and her husband, pianist Glenn Zaleski, are set to stream a performance on Sunday.
(Photo: tomokoomura.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.
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Nov. 23: Ari Hoenig Quartet
Nov. 24: Veronica Swift with the Emmet Cohen Trio
Nov. 24: Silje Nergaard, Ketil Bjørnstad (Big Ears)
Nov. 24: John Clayton/Tamir Hendelman
Nov. 24: Ari Hoenig/Albert Marques
Nov. 24: Spike Wilner Group
Nov. 24: Chameleon: A Talk About Herbie Hancock With Lionel Loueke And James Genus
Nov. 25: Melissa Aldana & Dan Tepfer
Nov. 25: Dezron Douglas
Nov. 25: Zach Brock/Matt Penman/Clarence Penn
Nov. 25: Rufus Roundtree And Da B’More Brass Factory
Nov. 27: Mats Ellertsen, Trygve Seim (Big Ears)
Nov. 27: Gregory Porter
Nov. 27: Maria Schneider Orchestra
Nov. 27: Tim Armacost Quartet
Nov. 27: Hayes Greenfield & Dean Johnson Duo
Nov. 27: The Afro-Peruvian Sextet
Nov. 27: Miguel Zenón And Luis Perdomo Present El Arte Del Bolero
Nov. 27: Mike LeDonne/Ron Carter/Joe Farnsworth
Nov. 28: Etienne Charles Creole Soul
Nov. 28: Philip Harper Quintet
Nov. 28: Mike LeDonne/Ron Carter/Joe Farnsworth
Nov. 29: We Jazz Festival
Nov. 29: Glenn Zaleski/Tomoko Omura
Nov. 29: Johnny O’Neal Trio
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…
“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…
How best to mark Miles Davis’ centennial? By allowing the stories to flow, and cross-discussions to happen.
May 26, 2026 10:40 AM
Editor’s Note: The iconic trumpeter, composer and bandleader Miles Davis would have turned 100 today (May 26, 2026).…
