The Monterey Jazz Festival has announced that pianist and composer Kris Bowers has been commissioned to write and present a piece at the event in … Read More “Kris Bowers Commissioned by Monterey Jazz Festival”
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”
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”
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 (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”
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 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”
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”
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”
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”
