Jan 1, 2021 9:00 AM

The past year’s been rough, and the next few months might not be too much better. At some point, though, life might…

Dec 31, 2020 8:43 AM

In 2020, DownBeat sought to cover the breadth of jazz, while also working to represent what was going on in the country…

Dec 30, 2020 8:53 AM

Trombonist Ryan Keberle has cultivated one of the more diverse careers in modern jazz. A fixture of the Grammy-winning…

Dec 29, 2020 8:19 AM

An uncanny lightness runs through There Is A Tide, saxophonist Chris Potter’s latest full-length album, one where he…

Dec 28, 2020 8:36 AM

As performers look to replace income from lost gigs and regain a sense of community amid the coronavirus pandemic, a…

Dec 25, 2020 9:00 AM

Sonny Rollins lives firmly in the present. The esteemed tenor saxophonist—whose voice as a cutting-edge jazz artist…

Dec 24, 2020 8:38 AM

Being a music educator during the pandemic requires a deep commitment to public health. Teachers who conduct in-person…

Dec 23, 2020 8:53 AM

Saxophonist Dayna Stephens’ worldview differs from that of most people.

As the survivor of a rare kidney disease,…

Dec 22, 2020 9:00 AM

Since her debut on record about 15 years ago, guitarist and composer Mary Halvorson has stood out. A fierce…

Dec 21, 2020 9:00 AM

As performers look to replace income from lost gigs and regain a sense of community amid the coronavirus pandemic, a…