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…
SFJAZZ is set to stream duo performances by pianist Kenny Barron on Friday.
(Photo: Philippe Lévy-Stab)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. 15: Imani-Grace Cooper
Feb. 15: The Lockdown Sessions, No. 33: Gerald Clayton, Kassa Overall, Sullivan Fortner, Kevin Sun, Tim Berne
Feb. 15: Herlin Riley/Tork
Feb. 15: Joe Farnsworth Trio
Feb. 16: The Willy Rodriguez Quintet
Feb. 16: No Land/Joanna Mattrey/Luke Stewart
Feb. 16: The Queens Streaming Winter Jazzfest
Feb. 16: Frank Lacy Group
Feb. 17: Jazz From The South American Perspective With Cayo Iturralde And Carlos Alban
Feb. 17: Tom Dempsey/Tim Ferguson Quartet
Feb. 18: Tarbaby
Feb. 18: Paquito D’Rivera & Alex Brown
Feb. 18: Gabrielle Stravelli Trio
Feb. 18: Sam Newsome/Hilliard Greene/Reggie Nicholson/Amir Bey
Feb. 18: Alex Goodman Quartet
Feb. 18: Ronnie Burrage/Camille Thurman/Nimrod Speaks/Alex Collins
Feb. 19: Kenny Barron Duos with Regina Carter, Eddie Henderson, Terri Lyne Carrington
Feb. 19: Mike Kuhl/Dave Ballou/Luke Stewart/John Dierker
Feb. 19: Kristen Lee Sergeant
Feb. 19: Mike Clark Trio
Feb. 20: William Hooker
Feb. 20: Arkadiy Figlin
Feb. 20: Bill Heid Trio
Feb. 20: Philip Harper Group
Feb. 20: Jonathan Barber And Vision Ahead
Feb. 21: Jason Marsalis And The K Love Experience
Feb. 21: Behn Gillece Quartet
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.
Jul 17, 2025 12:44 PM
You see before you what we believe is the largest and most comprehensive Critics Poll in the history of jazz. DownBeat…
Galper was often regarded as an underrated master of his craft.
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Hal Galper, a pianist, composer and arranger who enjoyed a substantial performing career but made perhaps a deeper…
Chuck Mangione on the cover of the May 8, 1975, edition of DownBeat.
Jul 29, 2025 1:00 PM
Chuck Mangione, one of the most popular trumpeters in jazz history, passed away on July 24 at home in Rochester, New…
“Hamiet was one of the most underrated musicians ever,” says Whitaker of baritone saxophonist Hamiet Bluiett.
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At 56, Rodney Whitaker, professor of jazz bass and director of jazz studies at Michigan State University, is equally…
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The DownBeat Critics Poll provides a wonderful snapshot of the jazz scene today, with much to explore and many great…
