Feb 26, 2009 5:44 AM

In 2009, 36-year-old bassist Christian McBride will make new strides on a variety of artistic fronts. He will issue his…

Feb 26, 2009 5:44 AM

When Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Al Di Meola and Lenny White reunited as Return To Forever last year, the group had…

Feb 26, 2009 5:43 AM

On March 14 and 15, Saint Peter’s Church in New York will feature a program dedicated entirely to Billy Strayhorn,…

Feb 26, 2009 5:43 AM

Commencing an extensive Ray Charles reissue program for 2009, Concord Records will release a 21-song anthology of hits,…

Feb 19, 2009 4:53 AM

Concord Jazz has signed vibraphonist Stefon Harris to an exclusive recording contract. Harris’ Concord debut is…

Feb 19, 2009 4:53 AM

Duke University will present concerts on Feb. 26 and 27 at New York’s Town Hall to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of…

Feb 19, 2009 4:52 AM

Chicago saxophone legend Fred Anderson will turn 80 on March 22. In celebration of this special occasion, a series of…

Feb 19, 2009 4:52 AM

Louie Bellson, known for his dynamic big band drumming, died Feb. 14 in Los Angeles. He had been hospitalized in late…

Feb 19, 2009 4:51 AM

The Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival, which runs from Feb. 25-28 at the University of Idaho in Moscow, is…

Jan 28, 2009 4:37 AM

On Feb. 3, the Grammy Salute to Jazz will pay tribute to Blue Note Records as the label celebrates its 70th…