Festivals & Events

In honor of National Arts in Education Week (September 8 – 14), Jazz at Lincoln Center has announced several free (and almost free) concerts and educational events for all ages. Events include Hot Seat tickets, pre-concert discussions, family concerts and Late Night Sessions at Dizzy’s Club. All events, unless stated otherwise, take place at Jazz at … Read More

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Jazz at Lincoln Center to Offer Free Concerts in September

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Jazz Foundation of America Annual Loft Party to Honor Roberta Flack

The 27th Annual Jazz Loft Party, presented by the Jazz Foundation of America, will take place at Hudson Studios, 601 West 26th St. in New York City, on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 7:00 p.m. Titled “A Night for the Soul,” the event will “honor the legendary Roberta Flack and pay tribute to blues and jazz … Read More

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Lineup Announced for 2018 Jazz Plaza Festival in Cuba

The Festival Internacional Jazz Plaza Cuba, known informally as Jazz Plaza, has announced the all-star performers for the 2018 festival, which will take place Jan. 16-21 in Havana and at other locales in Cuba. The Jazz Plaza festival, now it its 33rd year, recently moved from its usual time in mid-December to mid-January. The 2018 … Read More

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Library of Congress Announces 2017-2018 Concert Season

The Library of Congress in Washington, DC announced the details of its 2017-2018 concert season which includes a bevy of premieres and special performances of which a handful are focused on jazz. Included in that jazz programming is a new commission for violin and piano by Esperanza Spalding, though perhaps the end result musically may … Read More

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Monterey Jazz Festival Announces Lineup and Artists-in-Residence

The 60th annual Monterey Jazz Festival, taking place Sept 15-17, has announced its artist lineup and artists-in-residence for 2017. This year’s festival celebrates the centennials of Thelonious Monk, Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzy Gillespie, and will include additional tributes to Celia Cruz and Sonny Rollins. Over 110 performances have been scheduled—30 hours of live music across eight stages, … Read More

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