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Rising jazz star, Grammy nominee Lakecia Benjamin to play Christmas concert in metro Detroit

RISING JAZZ STAR, GRAMMY NOMINEE LAKECIA BENJAMIN TO PLAY CHRISTMAS CONCERT IN METRO DETROIT

Dec 21, 2024, 11:07 AM

One of the hottest rising stars in jazz will perform in metro Detroit this weekend. Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin is riding high after receiving her fourth and fifth Grammy nominations last month,


Cool jazz on a cold night

COOL JAZZ ON A COLD NIGHT

Dec 21, 2024, 7:15 AM

The snow falling outside in more than a flurry Thursday night was matched note for flake and then some by the music cascading from West Shore Community


The Native Jazz Quartet charmed all at their debut gig at Calcutta School of Music

THE NATIVE JAZZ QUARTET CHARMED ALL AT THEIR DEBUT GIG AT CALCUTTA SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Dec 21, 2024, 2:17 PM

Following their success at the Hornbill Festival, they brought their unique blend of native melodies and jazz to Kolkata’s vibrant music scene Delbert Dale Anderson (Diné trumpet artiste), Edward William Littlefield II from Seattle (percussionist ...


Jazz singer Dianne Reeves talks musical influences, finding her voice and upcoming Charlotte show

JAZZ SINGER DIANNE REEVES TALKS MUSICAL INFLUENCES, FINDING HER VOICE AND UPCOMING CHARLOTTE SHOW

Dec 17, 2024, 2:11 PM

Few artists are more synonymous with a Jazz holiday celebration than Dianne Reeves. Renowned for her vocal style and storytelling ability, Reeves is set to perform at Knight Theatre in Charlotte on Dec. 18 alongside the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.


Student jazz ensemble treats Lee assisted living residents to concert

STUDENT JAZZ ENSEMBLE TREATS LEE ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENTS TO CONCERT

Dec 18, 2024, 10:47 PM

Members of the Mattanawcook Academy jazz ensemble took their talents on the road Wednesday, performing for residents at Care Ridge Estates in Lee.


Cincinnati wine and jazz bar expanding with Columbus lounge

CINCINNATI WINE AND JAZZ BAR EXPANDING WITH COLUMBUS LOUNGE

Dec 20, 2024, 5:30 PM

A Cincinnati jazz and wine bar is readying to expand with a central Ohio location. Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge is planning to open new locations in Atlanta and Columbus, founder and owner Tammie Scott announced earlier this month.


Musicians of Mendoza Hoff Revels love the weird parts of jazz and rock

MUSICIANS OF MENDOZA HOFF REVELS LOVE THE WEIRD PARTS OF JAZZ AND ROCK

Dec 18, 2024, 4:00 PM

“We’ve both obviously always had a foot in the rock world and in the jazz world,” says bassist Devra Hoff of herself and her longtime friend, bassist-guitarist Ava Mendoza. “But what I think is most important that we share as friends and as musicians is those feet are in the weird part of those worlds.”


JAZZ NEWS

Dec 19, 2024, 12:00 AM

Recordings by New England Conservatory alumni and faculty have been recognized in the New York Times’ Best Jazz Albums of 2024 and DownBeat magazine’s Best Albums of 2024, maintaining a longstanding presence among the world’s leading musicians.


Loss of beloved Jazz Loft performer Danny Bacher leaves friends and fans heartbroken

LOSS OF BELOVED JAZZ LOFT PERFORMER DANNY BACHER LEAVES FRIENDS AND FANS HEARTBROKEN

Dec 17, 2024, 3:18 PM

The Jazz Loft in Stony Brook has announced that one of its most beloved performers Danny Bacher passed away on December 16 following a heart attack. He was 48.


Christmas music, candlelight stroll, jazz brunch: Things to do in Seacoast

CHRISTMAS MUSIC, CANDLELIGHT STROLL, JAZZ BRUNCH: THINGS TO DO IN SEACOAST

Dec 19, 2024, 9:02 AM

Take a break from the shopping, baking and wrapping to relax with festive entertainment this weekend in the Seacoast.


Jazz pop-ups organized by Colorado Springs woman inspired by grandfather

JAZZ POP-UPS ORGANIZED BY COLORADO SPRINGS WOMAN INSPIRED BY GRANDFATHER

Dec 19, 2024, 12:00 PM

Sara Vaas started Dizzy Charlie's Jazz Pop-Ups about 18 months ago and now books multiple weekly shows in five to 10 venues throughout Colorado Springs. The musicians are mostly local and shows are mostly free.


The Fury’s ‘Live in Brooklyn’ and Jason Palmer’s ‘The Cross Over’ Review: A Borough’s Jazz

THE FURY’S ‘LIVE IN BROOKLYN’ AND JASON PALMER’S ‘THE CROSS OVER’ REVIEW: A BOROUGH’S JAZZ

Dec 16, 2024, 9:12 PM

Two albums recorded at the same intimate Brooklyn club are marked by immediacy, agility and gracefully rendered musical complexity.


Jazz legend named headliner for 2025 Rochester International Jazz Festival

JAZZ LEGEND NAMED HEADLINER FOR 2025 ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

Dec 10, 2024, 7:52 PM

On Saturday, June 21, renowned musician, Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra septet will perform The Democracy! Suite.


As it celebrates 45 years in Columbia, Papa Jazz Record Shoppe moves back home after renovations

AS IT CELEBRATES 45 YEARS IN COLUMBIA, PAPA JAZZ RECORD SHOPPE MOVES BACK HOME AFTER RENOVATIONS

Dec 12, 2024, 9:00 AM

Papa Jazz Record Shoppe on Greene Street in Columbia SC's Five Points neighborhood is an enduring cultural institution that sells vinyl records, CDs and more.


RISING JAZZ STAR EKEP NKWELLE SHINES IN MONDAVI CENTER PERFORMANCE

Dec 17, 2024, 9:30 AM

Ekep Nkwelle, a Cameroonian American jazz vocalist, captivated audiences as the soloist during the annual Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra's Big Band Holidays concert at the Mondavi Center, marking a significant career milestone.


Year in Music 2024: All That Jazz — and More

YEAR IN MUSIC 2024: ALL THAT JAZZ — AND MORE

Dec 12, 2024, 11:00 AM

We look back at Nashville’s jazz, blues, soul and R&B communities, which preserved traditions and evolved them this year.


Cincinnati Music Festival returns this summer with Janet Jackson & more

CINCINNATI MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS SUMMER WITH JANET JACKSON & MORE

Dec 18, 2024, 7:17 PM

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The Queen City’s annual celebration of jazz, hip-hop and R&B continues with the Cincinnati Music Festival this summer. Earth, Wind & Fire, Janet Jackson and Anthony Hamilton are the 2025 headliners, performing “unforgettable” shows at the Andrew J. Brady Center and Paycor Stadium.


LEROY DOWNS

Dec 15, 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 ...


BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB EXPANDS TO LOS ANGELES

Dec 18, 2024, 12:00 AM

New York's Blue Note Jazz Club is expanding to Los Angeles, bringing top-tier jazz artists to the heart of LA's vibrant music scene. The new venue, located on Sunset Boulevard


ARTSBRIDGE WINTER MUSIC CONCERTS TO RESUME IN JANUARY

Dec 19, 2024, 5:20 AM

On Dec 15, the Artsbridge Winter Music Series at Grand Central Mall featured the Warren Jazz Ensemble, led by Courtney Clark. Through the sponsorship of D.Byers & Associates, those in attendance enjoyed a performance of their favorite holiday songs,


Kennedy Center honoree Arturo Sandoval on defecting from Cuba and how jazz music saved his life

KENNEDY CENTER HONOREE ARTURO SANDOVAL ON DEFECTING FROM CUBA AND HOW JAZZ MUSIC SAVED HIS LIFE

Dec 13, 2024, 5:59 PM

Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval credits jazz for helping him to pursue his dreams in the U.S. after defecting from Cuba.


Jazz at Helen’s invites Columbus to sing along to jazzy Christmas songs with Wendy Reed

JAZZ AT HELEN’S INVITES COLUMBUS TO SING ALONG TO JAZZY CHRISTMAS SONGS WITH WENDY REED

Dec 18, 2024, 4:09 AM

This holiday season, sing along with Indiana native Wendy Reed at Helen Haddad Hall as she performs some of everyone’s favorite holiday hits as part of the Jazz at Helen’s live music series.


Acclaimed jazz vocalist Helen Welch gets ‘Naughty’ with unconventional holiday gig

ACCLAIMED JAZZ VOCALIST HELEN WELCH GETS ‘NAUGHTY’ WITH UNCONVENTIONAL HOLIDAY GIG

Dec 17, 2024, 9:00 PM

Tired of the usual holiday music? Brit expat and Cleveland jazz vocalist Helen Welch has you covered. She and a 17-piece band plan to turn that merry and bright holiday sassy and brassy this Sunday.


He never liked Christmas music, but jazz trumpeter Jim Manley's holiday concert is turning 10.

HE NEVER LIKED CHRISTMAS MUSIC, BUT JAZZ TRUMPETER JIM MANLEY'S HOLIDAY CONCERT IS TURNING 10.

Dec 11, 2024, 11:15 AM

Manley, who has been playing the trumpet for more than 50 years, will do his "Very Manley Holiday" at Jazz St. Louis Dec. 13-14.


MUSIC = SCIENCE AND EINSTEIN + JAZZ = GENIUS: STUCK IN A MUSICAL RUT? GIVE THE ‘COLTRANE CIRCLE’ A SPIN?

Dec 20, 2024, 12:42 PM

Thus Coltrane’s circle shows those same 12 semitones and their notations (flat or sharp). The outer ring portrays the hexatonic or whole-tone scale of the note Do, and the inner ring portrays the hexatonic scale of Si. The series of terms and structures is easily understood by those who’ve studied musical theory.


Laconia High School student to perform in Jazz All-State Band

LACONIA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TO PERFORM IN JAZZ ALL-STATE BAND

Dec 20, 2024, 7:29 PM

Milos Nevajdic, a junior at Laconia High School, is one of four tenor saxophone players accepted into the New Hampshire Music Educators' Association's Jazz All-State Band. Milos, 16,


NJPAC, Rutgers continue free jazz jams in Newark

NJPAC, RUTGERS CONTINUE FREE JAZZ JAMS IN NEWARK

Dec 19, 2024, 4:32 PM

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and Rutgers Institute for Jazz Studies are continuing their co-presented series of free monthly Jazz Jams at Clement’s Place in Newark from January through June 2025.


BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB WILL OPEN A NEW VENUE IN HOLLYWOOD IN MARCH

Dec 20, 2024, 11:20 PM

One of New York City’s most iconic jazz clubs is coming to Hollywood. Blue Note Jazz Club, which operates venues worldwide, including in Milan, Italy; Honolulu; Beijing and Shanghai, China; Tokyo, Japan;


Jazz club Blue Note opens new Los Angeles venue and takes over Hollywood Bowl festival

JAZZ CLUB BLUE NOTE OPENS NEW LOS ANGELES VENUE AND TAKES OVER HOLLYWOOD BOWL FESTIVAL

Dec 17, 2024, 7:44 PM

The Greenwich Village club — long regarded as one of New York's elite spaces for jazz — will open a new venue in Hollywood in March, with 200- and 100-capacity performance rooms and a full restaurant.


THE 1881 CLUB IN PASADENA ADDS VOCAL JAZZ TO THEIR POPULAR JAZZ NIGHTS

Dec 19, 2024, 11:51 PM

The 1881 Club In Pasadena Adds Vocal Jazz To Their Popular Jazz Nights. Posted in “Performance / Tour” column. Published: December 19, 2024 @ All About Jazz


Blue Note Jazz Club To Open Los Angeles Location In 2025

BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB TO OPEN LOS ANGELES LOCATION IN 2025

Dec 18, 2024, 2:47 PM

Blue Note Jazz Club will add a new location in Los Angeles and partner with the LA Phil on the Blue Note Jazz Festival at Hollywood Bowl.


André 3000's alt-jazz, 'no bars' solo album stunned fans. Now, it's up for Grammys

ANDRÉ 3000'S ALT-JAZZ, 'NO BARS' SOLO ALBUM STUNNED FANS. NOW, IT'S UP FOR GRAMMYS

Dec 18, 2024, 6:07 PM

NEW YORK — No one was expecting it. Late last year, André 3000 released his debut solo album, “New Blue Sun,” 18 years after his legendary rap group Outkast's last studio album, “Idlewild.”


THE STORY OF JAZZ IN 2022

Dec 17, 2024, 12:00 AM

What each interview has taught me, and in a different way each time, is that jazz music is the energetic extension of an oral tradition that separates Black art from the rest of Western art ...


All-State Jazz concert at LCCC to showcase state’s top high school music talent

ALL-STATE JAZZ CONCERT AT LCCC TO SHOWCASE STATE’S TOP HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC TALENT

Dec 19, 2024, 7:47 PM

Wyoming’s brightest young jazz performers will take the stage in January for the All-State Jazz Concert, hosted at Laramie County Community College.


Local classic jazz band, Indonesian-American pop vocalist to guest at Middletown's Buttonwood Tree

LOCAL CLASSIC JAZZ BAND, INDONESIAN-AMERICAN POP VOCALIST TO GUEST AT MIDDLETOWN'S BUTTONWOOD TREE

Dec 17, 2024, 8:01 PM

Central City Stompers, and Indonesian-American singer-songwriter Ashley Aisyah Hamel will take over The Buttonwood Tree stage over two weekends.


NEW ORLEANS SONGBOOK A Jazz At Lincoln Center Production Announced At Popejoy Hall

NEW ORLEANS SONGBOOK A JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRODUCTION ANNOUNCED AT POPEJOY HALL

Dec 18, 2024, 2:10 AM

On February 8, 2025, at 7:30pm, Jazz at Lincoln Center brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to Popejoy Hall for New Orleans Songbook.


The New Jersey Performing Arts Center Continues Free Monthly Jazz Jams at Clement's Place

THE NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER CONTINUES FREE MONTHLY JAZZ JAMS AT CLEMENT'S PLACE

Dec 19, 2024, 12:00 AM

featuring top-flight New Jersey musicians directed by pianist and bandleader, James Austin, Jr. Audience members immerse themselves in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the players' and listeners' minds.


The Best Jazz Albums Of 2024

THE BEST JAZZ ALBUMS OF 2024

Dec 16, 2024, 7:00 PM

If you think about it a certain way, one of the defining qualities of jazz is earnestness. This is one of the reasons why jazz and metal have so much in common, and so often appeal to the same listeners.


This week in Texas music history: Ornette Coleman records ‘Free Jazz’

THIS WEEK IN TEXAS MUSIC HISTORY: ORNETTE COLEMAN RECORDS ‘FREE JAZZ’

Dec 18, 2024, 6:26 PM

The Fort Worth saxophonist pushed the boundaries of the jazz avant-garde.


Alexandra Paskhaver: Bad music, cheap concerts, and all that jazz

ALEXANDRA PASKHAVER: BAD MUSIC, CHEAP CONCERTS, AND ALL THAT JAZZ

Dec 20, 2024, 2:54 PM

The worst thing in the entire world — apart from death, disease, or maiming — is jazz. For reasons I cannot fathom, my parents love it. They were in the Soviet Union when Metallica rocked out to a