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…
Vocalist Alicia Hall Moran is set to interpret portions of the Motown catalog during a Friday streaming performance.
(Photo: Venice Biennial)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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Jan. 4: Ari Hoenig Trio
Jan. 5: James Brandon Lewis/Kirk Knuffke/Gerald Cleaver
Jan. 5: Ed Cherry Group
Jan. 6: Clifford Brown At 90: Brownie Speaks
Jan. 6: Greg Glassman Quartet
Jan. 6: 50 Years Of Weather Report With Christian McBride
Jan. 7: Randy Ingram/Drew Gress
Jan. 7: Nicole Glover Trio
Jan. 7: Fay Victor Chamber Trio/Tony Malaby’s Turnpike Trio
Jan. 8: Kris Davis Borderlands Trio
Jan. 8: Alicia Hall Moran
Jan. 8: Audrey Silver/Bruce Barth
Jan. 8: Chris Botti
Jan. 8: Lew Tabackin Trio
Jan. 9: Alex LoRe And Weirdear
Jan. 9: Kris Davis Borderlands Trio
Jan. 9-10: Chris’ Jazz Café Virtual Fundraiser (Christian McBride)
Jan. 10: Neal Caine Quartet
Updated Jan. 8
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.
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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.
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Editor’s Note: The iconic trumpeter, composer and bandleader Miles Davis would have turned 100 today (May 26, 2026).…
