Apr 10, 2006 12:03 PM

In an attempt to rekindle the traditional jam session, Vandoren and HotHouse conducted the first Vando Jam in Chicago…

Apr 1, 2006 12:19 PM

Alto saxophonist Jackie McLean, a quintessential hard bop saxophonist who was a living connection to the greatest…

Mar 24, 2006 8:49 AM

The Rudy Van Gelder Remasters series debuted on Prestige on March 21, when 10 CDs newly remastered by original engineer…

Mar 24, 2006 6:51 AM

Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, Ill., has released the schedule for its Jazz in June Festival, June 15-18. A…

Mar 24, 2006 6:50 AM

On April 4, Hyena Records willl release Brotherman In The Fatherland, a never before released concert recording of…

Mar 24, 2006 6:48 AM

The River In Reverse, Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint’s new album—seven songs from Toussaint’s catalog; five newly…

Mar 24, 2006 6:47 AM

The SFJAZZ Collective released its second album on Nonesuch on March 14, SFJAZZ Collective 2.

The group, under the…

Mar 3, 2006 11:00 AM

Guitarist Pat Martino will be celebrating the release of his new album, Remember – A Tribute To Wes Montgomery with a…

Mar 3, 2006 10:58 AM

The London International Jazz Competition (LIJC) for vocalists will take place from March 18 – 26, hitting some of…

Mar 3, 2006 10:57 AM

The Fujitsu Jazz Festival will honor Jean Toots Thielemans at a special concert event at Carnegie Hall on March 16.…