Jul 8, 2016 1:13 PM
Blue Note Stars Generate Fresh Sounds, Classic Vibes in Montreal
I first caught the all-star outfit known as the Blue Note 75 group at the Montreal Jazz Festival two years ago, during…
Lionel Loueke (left), Marcus Strickland and Ambrose Akinmusire perform at the 2014 Monterey Jazz Festival in this still from a Blue Note Records publicity video. The band played in Montreal on July 1.
Jul 8, 2016 1:13 PM
I first caught the all-star outfit known as the Blue Note 75 group at the Montreal Jazz Festival two years ago, during…
John Pizzarelli performs at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival in St. Paul, Minnesota, on June 25.
Jul 8, 2016 12:59 PM
It’s always a good idea for a jazz musician to remain authentic and “in the moment.”
That seemed to be the…
Pianist Vijay Iyer, shown here in a publicity photo, performed with bassist Stephan Crump and drummer Tyshawn Sorey at Chicago’s Constellation on July 1.
Jul 8, 2016 12:53 PM
Pianist Vijay Iyer typically tours with his trio of bassist Stephan Crump and drummer Marcus Gilmore, but his July 1…
Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah onstage at Gesu during the Montreal Jazz Festival on June 30.
Jul 8, 2016 12:38 PM
One of the distinctive features of the annual Montreal Jazz Festival is its famous “Invitational” series, which…
Geri Allen (left), Benny Green, Taylor Eigsti, Kenny Barron, Marcus Roberts, Joe Lovano, McCoy Tyner and Chick Corea at SFJAZZ in San Francisco on June 19.
Jul 8, 2016 12:32 PM
The SFJAZZ concert was billed as “McCoy Tyner and Friends” but could have been dubbed “A Master and His…
Robert Glasper performs at the Blue Note in New York City on June 22 as part of the venue’s month-long jazz festival.
Jul 8, 2016 12:23 PM
The late show on the second night of Robert Glasper’s Blue Note residency on June 22 was virtually sold out—and…
Gregory Porter (left) and Emanuel Harrold perform on June 29, the opening night of the 2016 Montreal Jazz Festival.
Jul 8, 2016 12:19 PM
On Wednesday afternoon, I bumped into Gregory Porter, an unmistakable presence, in the elevator of the Hyatt Regency in…
Ola Kvernberg will serve as artist-in-residence of the 2016 Molde Jazz Festival, which takes place from July 18–23 in Molde, Norway.
Jul 8, 2016 12:09 PM
The crown jewel of Norway’s rich and celebrated jazz festival season, the Molde Jazz Festival—aka Moldejazz—also…
Brad Mehldau (left) and Joshua Redman will release Nearness, their first album as a duo on Sept. 9.
Jul 8, 2016 11:59 AM
On Sept. 9, saxophonist Joshua Redman and pianist Brad Mehldau will release Nearness, a selection of duets recorded…
Keefe Jackson (left) and Jason Adasiewicz perform as a duo during the Logan Square Arts Festival in Chicago on June 26.
Jul 8, 2016 11:38 AM
At Chicago’s annual Logan Square Arts Festival, among the rock, electronica, ambient and folk artists on the bill…
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