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…
Bandleader Francisco Mela is set to stream a solo drum performance Friday via Soapbox Gallery.
(Photo: Courtesy Newvelle)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. 8: Miguel Zenón In Conversation With Joe Lovano, Part 2
Feb. 8: Mordy Ferber/Yoni Rechter
Feb. 8: Gilad Hekselman Trio
Feb. 9: Paul Jost Quartet
Feb. 9: Josh Evans Group
Feb. 9: The Queens Streaming Winter Jazzfest
Feb. 10: Jazz’s 2nd Renaissance: The ’80s With Christian McBride
Feb. 10: Félix Lemerle (French Jazz Series @ Smalls)
Feb. 11: The Brianna Thomas Band
Feb. 11: Jeff “Tain” Watts
Feb. 11: Patricia Nicholson/William Parker/Gerald Cleaver/Bill Mazza
Feb. 11: Peter Slavov
Feb. 11: Tim Hegarty Quartet
Feb. 11: Lafayette Gilchrist
Feb. 11: Fay Victor
Feb. 12: SFJAZZ Collective Marks 50th Anniversary of Stand! and In A Silent Way
Feb. 12: Darrell Green Quintet
Feb. 12: Eric Kennedy/Joel Santiago/Warren Wolf
Feb. 13: Kiyoshi Kitagawa Trio
Feb. 13: Francisco Mela
Feb. 13: Jean Carn
Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day With The Harlem Gospel Choir
Feb. 14: Ian Hendrickson-Smith Group
Feb. 14: Jean Carn
Feb. 14: Veronica Swift & Dominick Farinacci
Updated Feb. 11
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…
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).…
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…
