Herbie Hancock Takes It to the SummerStage
Herbie Hancock may be 82 years old, but that doesn’t seem to be slowing him down. The latest case in point: his headlining set at … Read More “Herbie Hancock Takes It to the SummerStage”
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JazzTimes Top Track Contest Enters Final Phase
The first JazzTimes Top Track contest, which began accepting submissions in April, is now heading into its final days. If would-be entrants wish to have their music … Read More “JazzTimes Top Track Contest Enters Final Phase”
Registration for Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition Now Open
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced that it is now accepting entries for the 11th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, … Read More “Registration for Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition Now Open”
Made in New York Jazz Festival Returns to Montenegro
The Made in New York Jazz Festival returns for its sixth and seventh editions during two consecutive weekends in June (June 17-19 and June 24-26) … Read More “Made in New York Jazz Festival Returns to Montenegro”
New York Guitar Festival Returns in June
After a two-year hiatus, the New York Guitar Festival returns for a series of concerts June 14-17 at The Greene Space in New York City. … Read More “New York Guitar Festival Returns in June”
DC Jazz Festival Announces the Lineup for Nordic Jazz Festival
The DC Jazz Festival has announced the lineup for the Nordic Jazz Festival, which will be held June 17-22, 2022 at various venues around the … Read More “DC Jazz Festival Announces the Lineup for Nordic Jazz Festival”
Jimmy Heath Honored in Concert and Street Naming in Queens
Queens College will celebrate the life, music, and legacy of Jimmy Heath in a concert at the school’s LeFrak Concert Hall on May 21. The … Read More “Jimmy Heath Honored in Concert and Street Naming in Queens”
Patrice Rushen to Premiere New Work at Carr Center in Detroit
On Saturday, May 21, 2022, Patrice Rushen will premiere her newly commissioned work, The Resonate Suite, which was written for the Gathering Orchestra Nonet, directed … Read More “Patrice Rushen to Premiere New Work at Carr Center in Detroit”
Jazz Cruises Set to Sail Again in 2023
Jazz Cruises, formerly known as Entertainment Cruise Productions, has announced the lineups for all four sailings of its jazz-themed cruises—The Jazz Cruise, Blue Note at … Read More “Jazz Cruises Set to Sail Again in 2023”
Photos: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2022
From April 29 to May 8, New Orleans’ Fair Grounds Race Course opened its gates to one of the world’s most famous music festivals for the … Read More “Photos: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2022”
JT Video Premiere: “Dizzy Moods” by the Mingus Big Band
On April 22, the world observed the 100th birthday of the great Charles Mingus. Among those celebrating in particularly appropriate style were the members of … Read More “JT Video Premiere: “Dizzy Moods” by the Mingus Big Band”
Jazz at Lincoln Center Announces 2022 Essentially Ellington Competition Winners
Jazz at Lincoln Center has announced the winning high-school jazz programs in its Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition and Festival, held last week … Read More “Jazz at Lincoln Center Announces 2022 Essentially Ellington Competition Winners”
JazzTimes Special Collection: Bright Moments
For JazzTimes’ Bright Moments features, some of the world’s most distinguished jazz musicians select highlights from their own extensive discographies and tell the stories behind … Read More “JazzTimes Special Collection: Bright Moments”
Syracuse Jazz Fest Returns in June
The Syracuse Jazz Fest, dormant since 2017, recently announced its return to downtown Syracuse, N.Y., thanks to sponsorship support from Amazon and local government. The … Read More “Syracuse Jazz Fest Returns in June”
Blues Alley Announces Winners of Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition
The Blues Alley jazz club in Washington, D.C. held its fifth annual Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition this past week, and they have announced the … Read More “Blues Alley Announces Winners of Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition”
Detroit Jazz Festival Announces Lineup for Labor Day Weekend Event
On International Jazz Day, in a preview event that featured a concert by festival artist-in-residence Chucho Valdés, the Detroit Jazz Festival announced what it called … Read More “Detroit Jazz Festival Announces Lineup for Labor Day Weekend Event”
David Amram, James Taylor, and Ella Jenkins to Receive Honorary NEC Degrees
The New England Conservatory (NEC) has announced that James Taylor will deliver the commencement address as well as receive an honorary doctorate degree at the … Read More “David Amram, James Taylor, and Ella Jenkins to Receive Honorary NEC Degrees”
Stanford Jazz Festival Announces Lineup for Summer Program
The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the program for the 2022 Stanford Jazz Festival, which features a combination of workshops and performances, held this summer … Read More “Stanford Jazz Festival Announces Lineup for Summer Program”
Billy Cobham to Tour U.S. Starting in September
Billy Cobham will be traveling across the U.S. on a 23-city tour starting on September 10, 2022 with a performance at the Musical Instrument Museum … Read More “Billy Cobham to Tour U.S. Starting in September”
Mutual Musicians Foundation in Kansas City Celebrates 105 Years
The Mutual Musicians Foundation in Kansas City will celebrate its 105th anniversary on April 30, International Jazz Day, with an open house as well as … Read More “Mutual Musicians Foundation in Kansas City Celebrates 105 Years”
Princeton University Jazz Festival Returns
Beginning on Wednesday, April 27, the Princeton University Jazz Festival returns to the Ivy League school’s campus with a series of concerts featuring guest artists … Read More “Princeton University Jazz Festival Returns”
The Jazz Education Network Looking for Conference Submissions
The Jazz Education Network (JEN) has opened submissions for performances and presentations for the 2023 JEN Conference, to be held Jan. 4-7 in Orlando, Fla. … Read More “The Jazz Education Network Looking for Conference Submissions”
Luminarts in Chicago Announces 2022 Jazz Fellows
The Chicago-based Luminarts Cultural Foundation (Luminarts) has named its 2022 class of Jazz Fellows: saxophonist Isaiah Collier, trumpeter Andrew Egizio, flutist Kenthaney Redmond, and guitarist … Read More “Luminarts in Chicago Announces 2022 Jazz Fellows”
Jazz at Lincoln Center Announces Jack Rudin Jazz Championship Winners
Jazz at Lincoln Center announced the winners of the Jack Rudin Jazz Championship, which was held April 19-20 at the organization’s Frederick P. Rose Hall … Read More “Jazz at Lincoln Center Announces Jack Rudin Jazz Championship Winners”
Lineup for International Jazz Day Concert in NYC Announced
UNESCO has announced the program for the flagship International Jazz Day concert on April 30 in New York City and related events. The all-star concert … Read More “Lineup for International Jazz Day Concert in NYC Announced”
Initial 2022 DC Jazz Festival Lineup Announced
The DC Jazz Festival (DCJF) has announced the initial lineup for its 18th edition, which takes place August 31 – September 4 in our nation’s … Read More “Initial 2022 DC Jazz Festival Lineup Announced”
Healdsburg Jazz Festival Announces Artist Lineup for June Event
The Healdsburg Jazz Festival, now in its 24th year, has announced the programming for its 2022 edition, which will be be held June 13-19 in … Read More “Healdsburg Jazz Festival Announces Artist Lineup for June Event”
Marcus Miller in Residence at the Blue Note in NYC
From April 12-24, Marcus Miller will be in residence at the Blue Note in New York City for a series of performances with an assortment … Read More “Marcus Miller in Residence at the Blue Note in NYC”
Archival Jazz Clips from The Ed Sullivan Show Featured in April
Remembered most for world-changing appearances by Elvis Presley and the Beatles, The Ed Sullivan Show, which aired in primetime from 1948 to 1971, featured artists … Read More “Archival Jazz Clips from The Ed Sullivan Show Featured in April”
Birdland Partners with Flymachine for Streaming of Shows
The Birdland Jazz Club in New York City has partnered with Flymachine, a virtual streaming platform, in order to stream selected performances from that venue. … Read More “Birdland Partners with Flymachine for Streaming of Shows”