Apr 4, 2023 1:00 PM
Blindfold Test: Orrin Evans
Pianist Orrin Evans, artist-in-residence for the 2022/2023 DC Jazz Festival, is not only an exceptional pianist. He is…
“Ahmad’s voicings inform so much of how I look at music,” said Orrin Evans about fellow pianist Ahmad Jamal.
Apr 4, 2023 1:00 PM
Pianist Orrin Evans, artist-in-residence for the 2022/2023 DC Jazz Festival, is not only an exceptional pianist. He is…
“I’ve always felt good about social commentary,” says singer Billy Valentine.
Apr 4, 2023 12:01 PM
Just as jazz today casts its own light on the nation’s cultural movements, the music played a similar role 50 years…
Jazz will be more prominent than ever on both indoor and outdoor stages at this year’s Montreal Jazz Festival.
Apr 4, 2023 11:56 AM
Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Rio Tinto in downtown…
Jon Batiste will perform at the Newport Jazz Festival on Aug. 5.
Apr 4, 2023 11:44 AM
The Newport Jazz Festival has announced the lineup of performers scheduled to appear at this year’s event, which…
RIJF stages will once again celebrate some of the finest creative improvised music from around the world.
Mar 28, 2023 12:41 PM
The Rochester International Jazz Festival has announced the lineup for its milestone nine-day 20th Anniversary Edition,…
Willard Jenkins’ new book is titled Ain’t But A Few Of Us: Black Music Writers Tell Their Story.
Mar 28, 2023 12:11 PM
Writing about jazz, music or the arts more broadly requires a sleight of hand. To write about the overarching culture…
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio will perform at the 40th annual San Francisco Jazz Festival.
Mar 28, 2023 12:05 PM
SFJAZZ has announced its programming for the 40th annual San Francisco Jazz Festival, running June 7–18, and the…
The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra opens its 50th anniversary concert season at MIT’s Kresge Auditorium.
Mar 28, 2023 11:49 AM
Mark Harvey is a Boston jazz luminary like no other. He’s long been an important person on the scene as founder and…
Chambers’ latest recording features some serendipitous, international flair.
Mar 21, 2023 12:18 PM
Joe Chambers came to New York this month to record his new Blue Note album. The session yielded nine tracks that, on…
John Zorn will appear in a number of different configurations at this year’s Big Ears Festival.
Mar 21, 2023 11:57 AM
Embrace leaving shows early … and maybe do some cross-training. That seems to be the usual message ahead of…
