The Stone Is Set to Reopen Oct. 21
The Stone, John Zorn’s celebrated performance space that has resided at the New School’s Glassbox Theater in Greenwich Village for the past three years—and that … Read More “The Stone Is Set to Reopen Oct. 21”
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Jon Irabagon Film Premieres Online Oct. 15
Legacy: Jon Irabagon, a performance documentary featuring the acclaimed saxophonist, will premiere in an Internet livestream on October 15. Directed by Julian Melanson, the 43-minute … Read More “Jon Irabagon Film Premieres Online Oct. 15”
Jesse Palter Reconnects with Jazz for Release of “Spinning ’Round”
If Jesse Palter’s brisk, buoyant composition “Spinning ’Round” sounds familiar to you on first listen, there’s a reason for that—other jazz singers like it a … Read More “Jesse Palter Reconnects with Jazz for Release of “Spinning ’Round””
South Arts Grants Financial Support to 52 Jazz Artists
South Arts, a nonprofit arts organization based in Atlanta, has announced a slate of 52 jazz artists to whom it will award grants ranging from … Read More “South Arts Grants Financial Support to 52 Jazz Artists”
Full List of Performers Revealed for BRIC JazzFest
BRIC JazzFest, Brooklyn, N.Y.’s acclaimed three-day marathon of music, has announced its finalized lineup for the 2021 festival. Singer/songwriter Nick Hakim and saxophonist Roy Nathanson, … Read More “Full List of Performers Revealed for BRIC JazzFest”
Other Minds Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Other Minds, San Francisco’s avant-garde improvised music festival, has announced that its 25th-anniversary edition will take place from October 14 to October 17 at the … Read More “Other Minds Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary”
JT Album Premiere: Soul Searchin’ by Larry Carlton and Paul Brown
JazzTimes is honored to premiere Soul Searchin’, the new album by Grammy-winning guitarists Larry Carlton and Paul Brown, which will be officially released by Shanachie … Read More “JT Album Premiere: Soul Searchin’ by Larry Carlton and Paul Brown”
Craig Taborn Unveils Experimental Composition 60 X Sixty
Keyboardist and composer Craig Taborn’s new conceptual electronic music work, 60 X Sixty, is now available worldwide to stream for free. The work consists of … Read More “Craig Taborn Unveils Experimental Composition 60 X Sixty“
Jazz at Lincoln Center Reopens with “Wynton at 60”
Jazz at Lincoln Center’s managing and artistic director, trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, turns 60 this year. This, per JALC, is the long-awaited catalyst for the New … Read More “Jazz at Lincoln Center Reopens with “Wynton at 60””
Musicians Organize 11-Day Benefit to Keep New York’s 55 Bar in Business
Greenwich Village’s much-beloved 55 Bar is among the many New York jazz venues whose continued existence is in danger from the effects of the COVID-19 … Read More “Musicians Organize 11-Day Benefit to Keep New York’s 55 Bar in Business”
Relief Compilation Has an All-Star Lineup
A consortium of seven major jazz record labels will together issue Relief, a compilation album of previously unreleased recordings by a series of jazz stars, … Read More “Relief Compilation Has an All-Star Lineup”
Tribute to Stan Getz Streams from His Onetime Danish Home
Doors, a Swedish startup livestreaming platform, will broadcast a pair of concerts on Saturday, September 11, as a special tribute to legendary saxophonist Stan Getz. … Read More “Tribute to Stan Getz Streams from His Onetime Danish Home”
JT Video Premiere: “It Don’t Mean a Thing” by Pasquale Grasso
JazzTimes is honored to premiere the video for “It Don’t Mean a Thing” by Pasquale Grasso. The Italian guitarist’s virtuosic take on a Duke Ellington … Read More “JT Video Premiere: “It Don’t Mean a Thing” by Pasquale Grasso”
Photos: 2021 Vail Jazz Festival
The 27th Annual Vail Jazz Festival featured 47 live performances over the course of nine weeks in the renowned resort town of Vail, Colo. From … Read More “Photos: 2021 Vail Jazz Festival”
Photos: Kurt Elling’s Radio Play The Big Blind at the Detroit Jazz Festival
During the 2021 Detroit Jazz Festival, vocalist Kurt Elling reprised the production of his radio play The Big Blind in a live streamed performance. The … Read More “Photos: Kurt Elling’s Radio Play The Big Blind at the Detroit Jazz Festival”
JT Track Premiere: “Someday” by Hiromi
Unusual times call for unusual music. The latest album by Japanese piano virtuoso and composer Hiromi—Silver Lining Suite, to be released by Telarc on October … Read More “JT Track Premiere: “Someday” by Hiromi”
Montreal Jazz Festival Announces First Part of 2021 Lineup
The Festival International de Jazz de Montreal (FIJM), celebrating its 41st edition in 2021, has announced the first part of its lineup for the September … Read More “Montreal Jazz Festival Announces First Part of 2021 Lineup”
Village Vanguard to Reopen September 14
The venerable Village Vanguard, which has been presenting world-class jazz from its Seventh Avenue South basement location in New York’s West Village since 1935—and which … Read More “Village Vanguard to Reopen September 14”
Strata-East to Celebrate 50 Years at Birdland
Strata-East Records, the legendary independent jazz label that released albums by Gil Scott-Heron, Pharoah Sanders, Clifford Jordan, Shirley Scott, Max Roach’s M’Boom, Jayne Cortez, the … Read More “Strata-East to Celebrate 50 Years at Birdland”
Detroit Jazz Festival Reverts to Virtual Format
The Detroit Jazz Festival, which for many years has been a free outdoor event in downtown Detroit, has just announced that it is going back … Read More “Detroit Jazz Festival Reverts to Virtual Format”
JT Video Premiere: “Blue Blues” by Matthew Stevens
Guitarist Matthew Stevens—known for his work with Esperanza Spalding, Terri Lyne Carrington’s Social Science, and the In Common collective, among others—has pulled a wild card … Read More “JT Video Premiere: “Blue Blues” by Matthew Stevens”
Friday, Aug. 13: Live Before & After Session with Gerald Clayton
UPDATE: This live event is now over but an archived video will soon be available for members to watch on demand. For JazzTimes’ next live … Read More “Friday, Aug. 13: Live Before & After Session with Gerald Clayton”
Matthew Garrison Unveils New Mobile Apps (and An Album)
Matthew Garrison, a jazz bassist who operates the Brooklyn music venue ShapeShifter Lab, is holding a virtual party on Thursday, August 12, to launch his … Read More “Matthew Garrison Unveils New Mobile Apps (and An Album)”
Famous Harlem Block Renamed Art Kane Harlem 1958 Place
Every jazz fan is likely familiar with Art Kane’s August 12, 1958 photograph “Harlem 1958”—better known as “A Great Day in Harlem.” The photo, originally … Read More “Famous Harlem Block Renamed Art Kane Harlem 1958 Place”
Antonio Adolfo’s Jobim Forever
Pianist, arranger, composer, and bandleader Antonio Adolfo has performed songs by Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927-1994) many times before, both in concert and in the recording … Read More “Antonio Adolfo’s Jobim Forever“
Tony Bennett Will Release Final Album with Lady Gaga
Tony Bennett, who turned 95 yesterday (August 3) and celebrated with a concert at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, has announced that his 61st … Read More “Tony Bennett Will Release Final Album with Lady Gaga”
Submission Period Starts Aug. 1 for Fifth Annual LetterOne Rising Stars Jazz Award
Jazz musicians, take note. This year’s LetterOne Rising Stars Jazz Award is offering grand prizes that will surely be music to the ears of many … Read More “Submission Period Starts Aug. 1 for Fifth Annual LetterOne Rising Stars Jazz Award”
Lyle Mays’ Final Studio Work to Be Released in August
Lyle Mays, the longtime pianist and keyboardist for the Pat Metheny Group, passed away in February 2020 after a long illness. Before his death, however, … Read More “Lyle Mays’ Final Studio Work to Be Released in August”
Fire Music Documentary to See National Release
Fire Music, Tom Surgal’s 2018 documentary about the jazz avant-garde, is finally receiving a wide release. The film will have its theatrical premiere at New … Read More “Fire Music Documentary to See National Release”
Compilation on Newvelle Honors the Late Frank Kimbrough
Pianist Frank Kimbrough, who passed away after a heart attack in December 2020, was a beloved musician, educator, and composer who built a formidable legacy … Read More “Compilation on Newvelle Honors the Late Frank Kimbrough”