Jun 16, 2026 1:00 AM
A New Generation at Jazz Forum Arts
Mark Morganelli and Ellen Prior, the executive director and chief operating officer of Jazz Forum Arts, respectively,…
A changing of the guard, from left: Ellen Price, Darrian Douglas, Clara Winder and Mark Morganelli transition to keep Jazz Forum Arts on track.
Jun 16, 2026 1:00 AM
Mark Morganelli and Ellen Prior, the executive director and chief operating officer of Jazz Forum Arts, respectively,…
To the world, James Blood Ulmer was a legend, a visionary and a musical force whose sound was distinctive and unique. To his family, he was their teacher, their storyteller and a source of strength.
Jun 9, 2026 10:54 AM
With deep sorrow and profound love, we announce the passing of James Blood Ulmer, a boldly innovative guitarist,…
“We’re not just putting things out because we have to — it’s all music that we really enjoy listening to and people we really enjoy working with,” says Out of Your Head’s Scott Clark, left, with label partner Adam Hopkins.
Jun 9, 2026 10:42 AM
Is it weird that so much of the most forward-looking jazz being made in Brooklyn is being released on a label based in…
Bernhard he has chops to burn, but the quality of his writing indicates a fully rounded musician.
Jun 9, 2026 10:34 AM
When Connor Bernhard first walked into a photo shoot, there was a bit of skepticism. There hasn’t been a flame-haired…
“Forty years into this career, I have come back to myself, and I feel the same joy I did the first time I opened that sax case every time I play,” says Jesse Davis.
Jun 2, 2026 2:15 PM
“I’m at a stage in life now where I’m not concerned with what people think of me or my music — those days are…
“Kabir loves helping people create projects,” says composer Ted Nash.
Jun 2, 2026 2:00 PM
On Feb. 1, Kabir Sehgal received his 14th Grammy Award as producer of the audio-book Meditations: The Reflections Of…
Onstage, Rollins would move about restlessly, thrusting his tenor sax in the air as he blew.
May 26, 2026 11:08 AM
Sonny Rollins, the iconic saxophonist, composer and improviser whose career stretched from the origins of bebop to 21st…
“The elders are very serious about making sure that the tradition of the music stays alive,” said Jordan Williams.
May 26, 2026 10:30 AM
For pianist Jordan Williams, the title of his debut album Playing By Ear (Red Records) isn’t metaphorical. It’s…
Bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa worked with Kenny Barron, Kenny Garrett, Jimmy Heath and Jon Faddis.
May 26, 2026 10:00 AM
DownBeat acknowledges the recent passing of four important figures in the jazz world: bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa (age…
Nate Wooley has been the leader on over 50 records — including two releases on Pyroclastic — and has appeared as a performer on almost 400.
May 19, 2026 11:05 AM
Nate Wooley has been appointed artistic director of Pyroclastic Records, a non-profit label that has earned a place as…
