Nov 25, 2025 1:03 PM
Blindfold Test: Avishai Cohen
Trumpeter Avishai Cohen’s first Blindfold Test took place in the midst of his summer European tour, on the “Central…
Avishai Cohen, right, with writer Ashley Kahn at the North Sea Jazz Fest.
Nov 25, 2025 1:03 PM
Trumpeter Avishai Cohen’s first Blindfold Test took place in the midst of his summer European tour, on the “Central…
Nov 25, 2025 12:51 PM
If you’re shopping for jazz lovers this holiday season, do we have good news for you! DownBeat has gathered up a…
Dan Tepfer raised the bar on real-time algorithmic composition during his Nov. 15 Carnegie Hall debut.
Nov 25, 2025 12:39 PM
Dan Tepfer is an explorer. Armed with a monster ear for pitch, a virtuoso touch on piano and serious knowledge of…
“None of us gets to go through this life without some kinds of loss,” says Nnenna Freelon of her memoir about the death of her husband, sister and even the family dog.
Nov 25, 2025 12:25 PM
Loss is too gentle a word for the understanding of death, for the fullness of its destruction. Its injustices. Six…
“It’s a pleasure and an honor to interpret the music of Oscar Peterson in his native city,” said Jim Doxas in regard to celebrating the Canadian legend. “He traveled the world, but never forgot Montreal.”
Nov 18, 2025 12:16 PM
In the pantheon of jazz luminaries, few shine as brightly, or swing as hard, as Oscar Peterson. A century ago, a…
The Chicago AACM Great Black Music Ensemble’s 60th anniversary concert, held at the Logan Center in May.
Nov 18, 2025 12:12 PM
Group celebrations and individual artists’ achievements galore mark this year’s 60th anniversary of the birth of…
Seth MacFarlane takes a turn from his television and film career to sing arrangements made for Frank Sinatra, but never recorded.
Nov 18, 2025 12:04 PM
“I’m not gonna lie to you — I don’t know why I thought this was about The Naked Gun, but I’m happy it’s…
MIke LeDonne performs at Dizzy’s Club in New York on Oct. 26.
Nov 18, 2025 11:44 AM
Pianist/organist Mike LeDonne, who began his leader career alongside Gary Smulyan and Tom Harrell on the Criss Cross…
Christian McBride, the DownBeat Readers Poll choice for Artist of the Year, and R&B star Jeffrey Osborne at The Record Parlour, a used vinyl shop and show venue in Los Angeles.
Nov 13, 2025 11:32 AM
It’s late September in Los Angeles. A scorching heat wave has lingered but waned somewhat over the past few days, the…
Jack DeJohnette: a tireless explorer who robustly embodied the jazz aesthetic as a kaleidoscopic drummer, pianist, tireless collaborator and marvelously creative and productive bandleader.
Nov 13, 2025 11:22 AM
Editor’s Note: The print issue of our December issue went to press just two days before Jack DeJohnette passed away…
