A concert of duets featuring trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and bassist Dave Holland was cerebral and unhurried at this year’s Montreal Jazz Festival.
Aug 13, 2024 11:52 AM
In its third edition since rebounding from senior management changes and COVID-related disruptions, the 44th Festival…
Trombonist Ryan Porter with members of the collective West Coast Get Down at the Los Angeles premiere of Resilience, a new documentary about his life.
Aug 13, 2024 11:31 AM
On a warm June night at the annual Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival, where nearly 18,000 people packed onto the benches of…
From left: Billy Childs, Jazzmeia Horn, Terreon Gully, Yasushi Nakamura, Jaleel Shaw and Ambrose Akinmusire perform at the International Jazz Day 2024 All-Star Global Concert in Tangier, Morocco.
Aug 13, 2024 11:03 AM
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, will serve as the Global Host of the 2025 edition of International Jazz Day, according…
The June 19 Town Hall celebration of Michael Brecker was the culmination of the 10-night Peperoncino Jazz Festival.
Aug 7, 2024 2:03 PM
Although it’s been 17 years since tenor titan Michael Brecker passed away, the memories of his towering instrumental…
In addition to his work with Snarky Puppy, Martin freelanced as a keyboardist, producer and music director with prominent gospel and R&B musicians.
Aug 7, 2024 2:02 PM
Shaun Martin, a multifaceted, Grammy-winning pianist, keyboardist and producer who was best known for his work in the…
Chris Janka is the Artist in Residence for this year’s Jazzfestival Saalfelden, which runs Aug. 22–25.
Aug 7, 2024 1:33 PM
Pre-sales of remaining tickets for this year’s 44th edition of the Jazzfestival Saalfelden will end on Aug. 19. The…
The U.S. Olympic Skateboard Team’s shirts feature an image of a flying eagle playing a saxophnone.
Aug 7, 2024 1:12 PM
Checking out the Olympics? Be sure to notice the U.S. Olympic Skateboard Team’s uniforms. They include an image of a…
Kenny Barron leads his long-running trio featuring Kiyoshi Kitagawa and Johnathan Blake.
Jul 31, 2024 12:06 PM
This August, Newport Jazz Festival celebrates 70 years. What began in 1954 with a single cardboard soundstage at…
“I figured you’d get this one,” laughed John Clayton, left, after Rufus Reid guessed Billy Childs. “This one’s a little soft pitch.”
Jul 31, 2024 11:56 AM
When the International Society of Jazz Arrangers and Composers symposium hit Nashville in May, one of the most…
Saxophonist George Coleman, seated left, captivated a sold-out room at Smoke Jazz Club in April.
Jul 31, 2024 11:52 AM
In November 2022, Charles McPherson found himself in a familiar setting. Flanked on either side by his fellow artists,…
