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…
Bassist and bandleader Dezron Douglas is set to stream a trio set from Smalls on Wednesday.
(Photo: Brandee Younger)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 15: Interviews with Randy Brecker, George Schuller, Rufus Reid and more
June 15: Jonathan Michel Trio
June 15: Nicki Parrott presents Chez Nicki Jams
June 15: John Scofield Q&A
June 16: Interviews with Dave Liebman, Richie Beirach, Joe Magnarelli and more
June 16: Spike Wilner Quintet
June 17: Interviews with Lenny White, Jamey Aebersold, Ran Blake and more
June 17: Dezron Douglas Trio
June 17: David Helbock
June 18: Kenny Barron
June 18: Hyde Park Jazz Festival Benefit with Camille Thurman & Darrell Green
June 18: Interviews with Laurie Antonioli, Bob McChesney, Phil Markowitz and more
June 18: Rachel Z Quartet
June 19: Interviews with Adam Nussbaum, Joe Lovano, Ingrid Jensen and more
June 19: Kris Davis, Lina Allemano & Anna Webber
June 19: Billy Drummond Group
June 19: Great Black Music Ensemble (with Ernest Dawkins, Dee Alexander, Angel Bat Dawid)
June 19: Tatsu Aoki, Mars Williams & Jamie Kempkers
June 19: Dawn Clement
June 20: Vijay Iyer Trio (Nick Dunston, Jeremy Dutton)
June 20: Summer Solstice Concert with Hamid Drake & Michael Zerang
June 20: BadBadNotGood
June 20: Tamir Hendelman’s Cole Porter tribute
June 20: Jason Brown Group
June 21: Steven Feifke & Alexa Tarantino
June 21: Vijay Iyer Trio (Nick Dunston, Jeremy Dutton)
June 21: Father’s Day with Warren Wolf Trio
June 21: Both Sides Now Tentet with Christine Jensen
June 21: Ralph Lalama Group
June 21: Kasia Pietrzko
June 21: Dee Dee Bridgewater (interview)
June 21: Marshall Keys
June 21: Helen Sung
Updated June 18
“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…
