Jazz News
DAN MORGENSTERN, CHRONICLER AND FRIEND OF JAZZ, DIES AT 94
Sep 08, 2024, 1:22 AM
He wrote prolifically about the music and played an important role in documenting its history, especially in his many years with the Institute of Jazz Studies.
SAXOPHONIST KENDRICK SMITH TO HEADLINE UNDERGROUND JAZZ SERIES AT SCOUT HALL IN CAPE GIRARDEAU
Sep 07, 2024, 6:15 AM
The Underground Jazz series is returning to Scout Hall, and saxophonist, composer, and arranger Kendrick Smith will be headlining the event
SERGIO MENDES DIES AT 83; BRAZILIAN MUSIC LEGEND HEADLINED SYRACUSE JAZZ FEST IN 2008
Sep 06, 2024, 5:25 PM
Brazilian music legend Sergio Mendes is dead at age 88, his family announced Friday. The Grammy-winning pianist, songwriter and arranger died in Los Angeles on Thursday with Gracinha Leporace Mendes,
JAZZ GUITARIST’S NEWEST WORK IS ‘INTO THE BLUE’
Sep 05, 2024, 10:39 AM
Goldstein studied jazz guitar at The Hartt School’s Jackie McLean Institute with Johnston and got his degree in African American music studies while gigging with R&B and blues bands five or
ROBERT KNATT, INSPIRATIONAL SEATTLE JAZZ EDUCATOR, DIES AT 76
Sep 06, 2024, 1:01 PM
Robert Knatt spent 36 years teaching music at Seattle schools, including at Washington Middle School, where he led the jazz band to renown.
‘WHIPLASH’ TO SCREEN WITH LIVE JAZZ BAND LED BY JUSTIN HURWITZ AT BEVERLY HILLS CONCERTS (EXCLUSIVE)
Sep 04, 2024, 3:15 PM
Whiplash' will screen alongside an 18-piece jazz band led by Justin Hurwitz on two nights at Beverly Hills' Saban Theatre.
CENTRAL BANK PRESENTS ‘PAN JAZZ ON THE PLAZA’
Sep 08, 2024, 3:12 AM
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago will host a “Pan Jazz on the Plaza”, an evening of music, wine and cheese for a cause on September 22, from 4
THE JAZZ AMBASSADORS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND HOSTING FREE CONCERT AT MSU RILEY CENTER
Sep 07, 2024, 1:15 AM
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Riley Center has announced The Jazz Ambassadors of The United States Army Field Band is making a stop in the Queen City. “America’s Big Band” is set to take the stage at the Riley Center on November 19 at 7 p.m.
'WORLD-CLASS MUSIC' | JOHNSTOWN CONCERT SERIES WILL OFFER DIVERSE PROGRAMMING
Sep 07, 2024, 1:00 AM
A new season of dynamic music awaits Johnstown Concert Series patrons. Performances will be held at 3 p.m. Sept. 29, Oct. 20, March 23, April 27 and May 18 and
FREE NORMAL JAZZ FEST INCLUDES ACTS FROM ISU, PEORIA AND MIAMI
Sep 05, 2024, 12:00 AM
Tatsuya Nakatani to craft percussive sculptures beyond description in Normal The Water Street Stompers are led by Todd Kelly, Bradley University music department chair and jazz ensemble director. Wilson said they play music from Louis Armstrong ...
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: AMBIENT JAZZ HARP, AUGHTS NOSTALGIA AND THE RETURN OF A LEGEND
Sep 06, 2024, 10:23 PM
It’s time for New Music Friday. This week we’ve got ambient jazz harp, late-aughts nostalgia, and the return of a hip hop legend.
W.VA. TRUMPETER EXAMINES THE PALETTE OF JAZZ IN EP ‘COLORS’
Sep 07, 2024, 1:22 AM
For the past two years, composer and trumpeter Ryan Kerwin has been working on his EP “Colors” that released on Aug. 27. In the songs, he hopes […]
ARTS FOCUS: ROSSLYN JAZZ FEST EXPLORES JAZZ FROM BOMBA TO BASIN STREET
Sep 05, 2024, 4:45 PM
A two-time Grammy Award winner, a 2024 Grammy nominee, and this year’s NPR Tiny Desk sensations are among the stars of the 32nd Annual Rosslyn Jazz Fest, taking place on Saturday, September 7 from 1-7 p.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 Langston Boulevard, in Arlington, Virginia.
LATIN JAZZ AND SALSA FESTIVAL MOVES TO AT 17TH STREET MARKET: 'THE MUSIC BRINGS PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER'
Sep 01, 2024, 2:24 AM
RICHMOND, Va. -- The 17th annual Latin Jazz & Salsa Festival took place Saturday for the first time at Richmond's 17th Street Market. "Sweet" Louis Hidalgo, the "Voice of Latin Jazz," who created the festival in 2005, said the music draws the masses.
LEROY DOWNS
Sep 01, 2024, 12:00 AM
"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture. "Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style ...
MUSIC POWERS VALADE JAZZ CENTER GRAND OPENING ON WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
Aug 30, 2024, 10:01 AM
The Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center — which Wayne State University President Kimberly Andrews Espy called “not just a building (but) a symbol of the musical soul of our city”
SERGIO MENDES, GRAMMY-WINNING BRAZILIAN MUSIC LEGEND, DIES AT 83
Sep 07, 2024, 6:23 PM
Sergio Mendes, the celebrated Brazilian musician whose 1966 hit “Mas Que Nada” made him a global superstar and helped launched a long, Grammy-winning career, has died after months battling the
BUZZ WEEKLY NEW MUSIC RUNDOWN
Sep 07, 2024, 9:41 PM
Nala Sinephro’s newest album “Endlessness” is a heavenly blend of jazz and electronic music — an airy and meditative album that offers an ethereal music experience. The Caribbean-Belgian composer presents a serene triumph,
RYAN MEAGHER: PJCE RECORDS AND THE 2024 MONTAVILLA JAZZ FESTIVAL COFFEESHOP CONVERSSATIONS @ ARTICHOKE MUSIC #428
Aug 28, 2024, 9:38 PM
By TOM D'ANTONI // Ryan Meagher returns to Artichoke to talk about PJCE Records and the 2024 Montavilla Jazz Festival
OG COOL: STRANGE MUSIC’S JOEY COOL DROPS NEW SINGLE & VIDEO
Sep 07, 2024, 12:00 PM
Rising rap phenom Joey Cool rolls through with a braggadocious new song and music video for "OG Cool," released yesterday via Strange Music.
ROB REINHART’S ESSENTIAL MUSIC: DETROIT JAZZ FEST PREVIEW, NEW BILAL, HOZIER AND CELEBRATING ELVIS COSTELLO’S 70TH BIRTHDAY
Aug 26, 2024, 4:40 PM
On this episode of "Rob Reinhart's Essential Music," hear a Detroit Jazz Fest preview, new Bilal, Hozier and Rob celebrates Elvis Costello's 70th birthday.
SYMPHONIC, JAZZ BANDS TO PERFORM IN CEREDO SUNDAY
Sep 06, 2024, 10:18 PM
The Greater Huntington Symphonic and Jazz Bands will perform their annual free pops concert on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Paul T. Billups Park Amphitheater in Ceredo, West Virginia. The jazz band is directed by Tom Chaffins and will open the concert with "The "Lady in Red,
FIRST-EVER JAZZ ON THE DUNES EVENT RAISES $5,000 FOR COUNTY SCHOOL BAND PROGRAMS
Sep 07, 2024, 2:47 PM
The first-ever Jazz on the Dunes event on Sept. 1 brought together music enthusiasts for an evening of jazz, all while raising funds for a noble cause.
JAZZ HOUSTON CELEBRATES 100TH BIRTHDAY OF ICON SARAH VAUGHAN WITH MUSIC EVENT
Sep 04, 2024, 6:51 PM
Selections from the classic recording “Viva! Vaughan”, featuring Salsa-influenced sounds of the Great American Songbook will fill the night
RUBBER CITY JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS NORTHEAST OHIO TALENT THIS WEEKEND
Sep 05, 2024, 9:45 PM
Rubber City Jazz & BLues Festival happens September 5-7 and offers jazz fans a chance to catch many of the talented musicians and performers NEO has to offer.
HIGHLAND JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF LIVE MUSIC
Sep 07, 2024, 10:40 PM
This milestone event will showcase memorable musical performances on two stages, a children’s area, pet park, artisans, food trucks, and more.
TLC STAR JAZZ JENNINGS CELEBRATES LOSING ALMOST 100 POUNDS IN 2 YEARS: ‘SO PROUD OF MY PROGRESS’
Aug 27, 2024, 10:12 PM
Jazz Jennings is “almost 100 pounds lighter” and ready to celebrate. After publicly vowing to focus on her health two years ago, The “I am Jazz” star proved the power of her commitment as ...
WESTERN'S JAZZ PROGRAM CAPTURES FOUR 2024 DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE STUDENT MUSIC AWARDS
Aug 27, 2024, 12:00 AM
KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s jazz studies program is boasting four awards from international magazine DownBeat in its 47th annual Student Music Awards. View the issue.
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: 6 ACTS YOU MAY NOT KNOW, BUT SHOULD CATCH AT DETROIT JAZZ FEST
Aug 29, 2024, 1:02 PM
Pianist, composer and vocalist Cameron Graves calls his recent music “thrash-jazz,” and it will be on full display Saturday from 9 to 10:15 p.m. on the JPMorgan Chase Stage in Campus Martius.
TBAAL RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL ORGANIZERS GET READY FOR 3-DAY OF MUSIC
Aug 29, 2024, 4:30 PM
"No sleep. You don't even worry about the sleep part!" The TBAAL Riverfront Jazz Festival is 3-days of music on three stages. "Let me tell you, it's gonna be live and in living color," TBAAL Founder and President Curtis King said. "Opening night Ceelo Green!"
AN EVENING WITH ENCHANTING JAZZ MUSIC COUPLED WITH BUSINESS
Sep 08, 2024, 12:37 AM
Properties hosted Sri Lanka’s first exclusive open house event for potential buyers, unveiling the luxurious presidential suite at The Residences by One Galle Face (OGF) with an evening filled with live jazz and stunning views of Colombo’s skyline and Indian ocean.
5 MINUTES THAT WILL MAKE YOU LOVE BIG BAND JAZZ
Sep 04, 2024, 2:36 PM
Big bands were built in the 1920s and ’30s to blast young dancers with layers of rhythm, but creative composers seeking a larger canvas have kept the form alive. Hear 12 big selections.
ROSSLYN JAZZ FEST RETURNS THIS WEEKEND, PROMPTING ROAD CLOSURES
Sep 03, 2024, 6:30 PM
Rosslyn Jazz Fest is returning this weekend at Gateway Park. A full lineup for the free outdoor music festival, which will take place from 1-7 p.m. on Saturday at 1300 Langston Blvd, is below. At 1 p.
SEATTLE REPERTORY JAZZ ORCHESTRA CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF BIG BAND MUSIC WITH ALL-STAR PERFORMANCE
Aug 30, 2024, 2:00 PM
The Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra kicks off their 30th season with a set of originals from a quintet in the KNKX studios.
LABOR DAY WEEKEND IN THE VAIL VALLEY IS JAM-PACKED WITH OKTOBERFEST, JAZZ MUSIC, AND A CHANCE TO WIN $5,000
Aug 29, 2024, 5:33 PM
Beaver Creek Oktoberfest It’s that time of year, and I’m not talking about pumpkin spice lattes. It’s Oktoberfest season and Beaver Creek is kicking things off with its annual Labor Day festival. On Friday,
THE RISE OF GENRE-BENDING MUSIC WITH ILLUSTRATE MAGAZINE
Sep 07, 2024, 5:15 PM
The music industry is always evolving. While many artists follow traditional genre structures, some refuse to be boxed into one category, opting instead to create music that spans multiple genres. This phenomenon—often referred to as genre-bending music—has become more common in recent years as artists seek to express their creativity without limitations.
MEET THE 5 ARTISTS OF THIS YEAR'S MO JAZZ MUSIC FESTIVAL COMING TO COLUMBIA
Aug 24, 2024, 8:55 AM
This year's free one-day MO Jazz Music Festival features artists from around Missouri and across the globe. Get to know who's playing.
EXPLORE THE QUEENS HOMES OF OVER 100 FAMOUS JAZZ MUSICIANS
Sep 06, 2024, 5:00 PM
The Digital Queens Jazz Trail Map features the addresses and historic details of over 125 jazz legends who once called Queens home.
JAZZ FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND IN MONROE COUNTY
Sep 07, 2024, 12:25 AM
The sounds of jazz will take over Monroe County this weekend as the Celebration of the Arts returns for its 46th year.
BELLEVUE JAZZ & BLUES MUSIC SERIES
Aug 28, 2024, 12:21 AM
All Events The Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series is back October 2-6 with live performances from local and regional musicians at Downtown Bellevue’s gathering spaces. The staple series returns with more than 20 shows, including two ticketed shows at ...