Dec 7, 2021 7:10 AM

Tower of Power is as much an institution and brand as a band. The title of the horn-driven ensemble’s debut album,…

Dec 7, 2021 7:07 AM

In the pantheon of performers on unaccompanied saxophone, Jon Irabagon has a powerful claim to membership — one based…

Nov 29, 2021 11:08 PM

In the liner notes to Life Lessons, Marc Cary’s recently released trio recording with bassist Dan Chmielinski and…

Nov 29, 2021 11:00 PM

Jazzfest Berlin returned to in-person concerts Nov. 4–7 with the 58th edition of the acclaimed arts organization’s…

Nov 29, 2021 10:55 PM

Over the past five years, London has established itself as the epicentre for a unique approach to improvised music.…

Nov 29, 2021 10:18 PM

The Recording Academy has announced the nominees for the 2022 Grammy Awards. While there are plenty of potential…

Nov 23, 2021 11:30 AM

The readers have spoken in the 86th annual DownBeat Readers Poll, paying special tribute to recently departed legends…

Nov 23, 2021 11:25 AM

Slide Hampton, the distinguished jazz trombonist, composer and arranger, passed away Nov. 18. He was 89.

Born…

Nov 23, 2021 11:20 AM

When World Circuit Records released the Buena Vista Social Club’s eponymous album in 1997, there were no grand…

Nov 23, 2021 11:15 AM

Guitarist, composer, electronic musician and Art Institute of Chicago professor Julia A. Miller took a bold step three…