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…
Ashley Kahn and Brandee Younger are set to discuss the legacy of Alice Coltrane on Wednesday.
(Photo: DownBeat Archives)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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Feb. 1: TJG Lockdown Session, No. 32 with Taylor Ho Bynum, Giveton Gelin, Mike Rodriguez, Marta Sanchez
Feb. 1: Omer Avital Trio
Feb. 2: Rob Brown/Chris Lightcap/Gerald Cleaver/Jo Wood-Brown
Feb. 2: Eric McPherson Group
Feb. 3: Alice Coltrane: The Swamini Who Swung with Ashley Kahn and Brandee Younger
Feb. 3: A Tribute to Lee Konitz (Sebastien Ammann/Lena Bloch/Cameron Brown/Michael Sarin)
Feb. 3: Ken Peplowski Group
Feb. 4: JD Parran/Dave Ross/Warren Smith/De’Jonerio Jones
Feb. 4: Gilad Hekselman Quartet
Feb. 4: Scott Wendholt/Adam Kolker Quartet
Feb. 4: Brownswood Celebrates The Release Of Indaba Is
Feb. 4: Dezron Douglas & Brandee Younger
Feb. 5: E.J. Strickland Quintet
Feb. 5: Christian McBride’s New Jawn
Feb. 5: Tyshawn Sorey/Joe Lovano/Bill Frisell
Feb. 6: David Bixler/Rogerio Boccato/Jon Cowherd/Ike Sturm
Feb. 6: Palladium Plays The Music Of Wayne Shorter
Feb. 6: Tyshawn Sorey/Joe Lovano/Bill Frisell
Feb. 7: Ehud Asherie Trio
Feb. 7: Tyshawn Sorey/Joe Lovano/Bill Frisell
Updated Feb. 5
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.
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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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The DownBeat Critics Poll provides a wonderful snapshot of the jazz scene today, with much to explore and many great…
