As one of the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz, Miles Davis shaped the course of modern improvisational music more than … Read More “Miles Ahead: Musings for Miles Davis featuring Sean Jones in Charleston”
Carnegie Hall has announced the schedule for the first U.S. tour by its NYO Jazz ensemble, which will follow the release of their first full-length … Read More “Carnegie Hall’s NYO Jazz Set for Album Release and U.S. Tour”
The Baltimore-based Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University has announced that it will present the George Peabody Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Music in … Read More “Herbie Hancock to Receive Medal, Give Commencement Address at Peabody Institute”
The New Music USA organization has partnered with the Berklee Institute of Jazz & Gender Justice to create the Next Jazz Legacy program, which will … Read More “New Music USA and Berklee Launch Next Jazz Legacy Program”
As we pass into the fourth month of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the central challenge for the jazz community has become how … Read More “Keystone Korner Baltimore Reopens—and Not Just Virtually”
On Dec. 12 at the August Wilson Cultural Center (AWCC) in Pittsburgh, Pa., trumpeter/composer/educator Sean Jones will present the world premiere of his composition A … Read More “Pittsburgh Art Installation Inspires New Piece by Sean Jones”
Trumpeter succeeds Tom Plsek, who served for 25 years
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