Jenny Scheinman Shares ONE HUNDRED YEARS TODAY Single
by Rachel Stone - Oct 21, 2026
Violinist and composer Jenny Scheinman released the second single from her forthcoming album, featuring guitarists Bill Frisell and Julian Lage alongside pianist Carmen Staaf, bassist Tony Scherr, and drummer Kenny Wollesen.
Jenny Scheinman Announces ONE HUNDRED YEARS TODAY Album
by Rachel Stone - Sep 23, 2026
Violinist and composer Jenny Scheinman announced a new album featuring guitarists Bill Frisell and Julian Lage, pianist Carmen Staaf, bassist Tony Scherr, and drummer Kenny Wollesen. The record draws inspiration from her Palestinian Jewish grandmother's travels through Europe a century ago.
John McNeil Memorial Concert to Honor Trumpeter at NEC
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2026
New England Conservatory will present a tribute concert celebrating the life and legacy of jazz trumpeter, composer, and longtime faculty member John McNeil, featuring alumni and faculty performers.
NYC WINTER JAZZFEST Unveils Full 2026 Festival Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026
NYC Winter Jazzfest will return for its 22nd edition with performances across Manhattan and Brooklyn, featuring the festival’s signature Marathon nights and additional shows and talks.
2026 NYC Winter Jazzfest Reveals Star-Studded Initial Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2025
This year's theme centers on the joy and beauty of gathering together while celebrating the tradition and future of Black American music—especially urgent during a time when external forces threaten to erase Black culture and history.
Allegra Levy Releases 'Out of the Question' With Mimi Jones, Allison Miller, & Carmen Staaf
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2024
Out of the Question is composed entirely of songs in search of answers, from “Where Are You Going?” to Carole King’s “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?” It features an all-star, all-women band, including Carmen Staaf on piano, Allison Miller on drums, and Mimi Jones on bass, with special guests Roxy Coss on sax, Aubrey Johnson on vocals, and Andrew Baird on guitar. Listen to the album now!
Myra Melford & Allison Miller Co-Lead New Band, Lux Quartet, With Dayna Stephens & Scott Colley
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2024
Lux Quartet, co-led by pianist Myra Melford and drummer Allison Miller, is proud to present its eponymous debut: a glowing musical encounter with Dayna Stephens (saxophones) and Scott Colley (bass). The program features original compositions by all four band members, exploring philosophical and spiritual themes through the language of jazz. The name Lux Quartet was inspired by the role of light in the diversity of life on Earth.
Mike Stern Band, Uptown Jazz Tentet, and More to Play Birdland Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 28, 2023
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced jazz programming at running January 31 through February 12. Performers appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Mike Stern Band featuring Dennis Chambers and Randy Brecker, Uptown Jazz Tentet, Bill O'Connell and the Latin Jazz Sextet, Gunhild Carling and Ben Markley Big Band Feat. Ari Hoenig.
See Stacey Kent, Tuck & Patti and More Coming Up at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 19, 2022
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running June 21 through July 4. Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Stacey Kent, Ron Aprea Big Band, Tuck & Patti and Eyal Vilner Big Band.
BIRDLAND Announces Programming Through June 30th
by Marissa Tomeo - May 29, 2022
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are proudly open this June with a full slate of nightly performances! At Birdland Jazz Club, catch the Liebman, Brecker, Copland Quintet, Greg Ruvolo Big Band, Yellowjackets, Terraza Big Band, Anita Gillette and Lee Roy Reams, Frank Catalano Quartet, Danilo Perez & His Global Messengers, New London Big Band, Stacey Kent, Ron Aprea Big Band, Linda Lavin and Tuck & Patti.
The NEC Jazz Orchestra to Present SOUL ON SOUL: THE MUSIC OF MARY LOU WILLIAMS
by Gigi Gervais - Dec 3, 2021
The NEC Jazz Orchestra presents Soul on Soul – The Music of Mary Lou Williams on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. in NEC’s Jordan Hall, 290 Huntington Avenue, Boston. Joining the ensemble will be NEC alum and pianist Carmen Staaf ’05, 2009 winner of the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Pianist Competition.