Jul 25, 2023 12:57 PM
SJO Announces 8th Annual George Duke Commissioning Prize
The Symphonic Jazz Orchestra, led by music director and founder Mitch Glickman, has announced the 8th Annual George…
George Duke (1946–2013) in concert with the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra.
Jul 25, 2023 12:57 PM
The Symphonic Jazz Orchestra, led by music director and founder Mitch Glickman, has announced the 8th Annual George…
The 150-page graphic novel follows Davis through four decades of musical innovation and ever-escalating obstacles.
Jul 18, 2023 1:57 PM
Z2 will release Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound, a graphic novel that explores Davis’ winding, exhilarating…
“We can’t fix any mistakes,” Vince Ector notes about recording live.
Jul 18, 2023 1:44 PM
The concert was Ector’s bandleading debut at the Old Lyme, Connecticut, venue. Recorded in January 2020, it also…
Chris Williams
Jul 18, 2023 1:38 PM
Chris Williams has stepped into the role of president and CEO of The American Pianists Association as he takes over for…
Jul 13, 2023 12:45 PM
Impulse! Records will release Evenings At The Village Gate: John Coltrane With Eric Dolphy — a recording of the two…
Terence Blanchard is one of four new NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship Honorees.
Jul 13, 2023 3:41 AM
Gary Bartz, Terence Blanchard, Amina Claudine Myers and Willard Jenkins have been named recipients of the 2024 NEA Jazz…
“I grew up around entrepreneurial family, so the label was [both] serendipitous and a little bit of calculation,” Dorsey said of his Jazz Avenue 1 Records.
Jul 11, 2023 12:13 PM
When it comes to the caliber, variety and release pace of his recordings, heavyweight bassist/composer/arranger Leon…
“Jazz in July is all about creating a communal space,” Diehl said.
Jul 11, 2023 12:08 PM
The 92nd Street Y, New York has named pianist/composer Aaron Diehl as the new artistic director of the Jazz in July…
“Writing strong melodies is key for me,” said Klein, shown here with his trio mates Haggai Cohen-Milo and Amir Bresler.
Jul 5, 2023 2:02 PM
It was 10 years ago that Israeli-born pianist Omer Klein began exploring his intimate, conversational chemistry with…
Humanoid unveils a new sound, Eckroth says, with musicians who share her penchant for pushing boundaries.
Jul 5, 2023 1:55 PM
When Arizona native Rachel Eckroth spoke with DownBeat in March, she was in Denmark, wrapping up a…
