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…
Reedist Ingrid Laubrock is set to stream a Tuesday performance alongside bassist Brandon Lopez, drummer Tom Rainey and visual artist Yuko Otomo.
(Photo: Helmut Berns)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. 22: Paul Jost Quartet
Feb. 22: Ari Hoenig Trio
Feb. 23: Ingrid Laubrock/Brandon Lopez/Tom Rainey/Yuko Otomo
Feb. 23: Michael Mayo/Ike Sturm
Feb. 23: Queens Streaming Winter JazzFest
Feb. 23: Steve Nelson Quartet
Feb. 24: Zach Brock/Jon Cowherd
Feb. 24: Jazz + Hip Hop: Twin Branches On The Same Tree With Ashley Kahn, Kassa Overall And Lee Hogans
Feb. 24: Nir Felder
Feb. 25: Ralph Peterson Marks Release Of Raise Up Off Me
Feb. 25: Michael TA Thompson/Ken Filiano/Cooper-Moore/Tom Cabrera
Feb. 25: Helio Alves/Paul Socolow Projeto Do Momento
Feb. 25: Meanie Charles Quintet
Feb. 25: Ravi Coltrane Freedom Trio
Feb. 26: Paula West: Great American Politic
Feb. 26: Hayes Greenfield & Dean Johnson Duo
Feb. 27: Jazz From Detroit: Virtual Music Marathon with Regina Carter, Charles McPherson & Other Artists
Feb. 27: Maria Chavez And Sandy Ewen
Feb. 27: Randal Despommier Quartet
Feb. 28: From Rahsaan Roland Kirk To McCoy Tyner With Steve Turre
Feb. 28: The Gathering for Harry (A 94th Birthday Celebration For Harry Belafonte)
Feb. 28: Joe Dyson Quintet
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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The DownBeat Critics Poll provides a wonderful snapshot of the jazz scene today, with much to explore and many great…
