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SFJAZZ Reveals 2026-27 Season Featuring More Than 350 Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026

SFJAZZ has unveiled its 2026-27 Season, Forward Motion, featuring more than 350 concerts that celebrate jazz as a living, evolving art form shaped by artists from around the world.

Photos: Jazz Power Initiative SYNCOPATED CELEBRATION 2026 Fundraiser
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026

Jazz Power Initiative recently held its Syncopated Celebration 2026 fundraiser, hosted by Christian McBride. The event featured performances by student participants and appearances by artists, educators, and community leaders. Check out photos from the celebration below.

Lineup Set For 15th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL at NJPAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026

NJPAC revealed the lineup for the 15th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival in Newark, featuring an Ben Vereen 80th birthday celebration, and performances by Gregory Porter, Charles Lloyd, and Christian McBride.

TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL to Return to NJPAC for 15th Annual Edition
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026

NJPAC announced the lineup for the 2026 TD James Moody Jazz Festival in Newark, NJ, featuring tributes to Miles Davis, Zakir Hussain, and James Moody, plus a rare Ben Vereen 80th birthday performance.

Carnegie Hall & WBGO Will Present Miles Davis Centennial Concert with Keyon Harrold
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026

Trumpeter Keyon Harrold will headline a Miles Davis centennial concert at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall, produced in partnership with WBGO, which will broadcast the performance live.

Cabaret Roundup: May 4-10 – Melissa Manchester, David Yazbek, Toshi Reagon & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 1, 2026

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including new work from composer David Yazbek, Toshi Reagon's annual birthday concert, a Star Wars May 4th comedy show, jazz and more.

Capital One City Parks Foundation Unveils SummerStage 2026 Season Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2026

City Parks Foundation has unveiled the 2026 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s outdoor performing arts festival in Central Park and 12 neighborhood parks across the five boroughs.

Tanglewood Learning Institute Adds Christian McBride & Jason Robert Brown to 2026 Spotlight Series
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

The Tanglewood Learning Institute announced additions to its 2026 Spotlight Series, including bassist Christian McBride in conversation with Catherine Burns and a musical theater talk with Jason Robert Brown and Georgia Stitt.

SOUNDSCAPES IN CONVERSATION To Be Hosted By Philadelphia Clef Club
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 16, 2026

The event will be facilitated by Brent White and Valerie Gay, with the evening offering conversation that invites the community into the creative process. Learn more about this event and reserving a spot here!

SFJAZZ Reveals April 2026 Programming - KEB' MO', August Lee Stevens and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2026

Spring is in full swing at SFJAZZ this April, with a vibrant lineup of concerts spanning jazz, blues, soul, and beyond, including Keb' Mo', August Lee Stevens, and more.

Jazz Power Initiative Honors Advocates of Jazz and the Arts at 2026 Syncopated Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2026

The Jazz Power Initiative will honor WBGO President & CEO Steven A. Williams, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, and Council Member Carmen De La Rosa at the Syncopated Celebration 2026. This event, set for May 14 at Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space in Manhattan, celebrates the historical and cultural impact of jazz. Williams will receive the Rothman Family Syncopated Partnership Award, recognizing his contributions to jazz and his leadership at WBGO. The celebration underscores the enduring inf

Lineup Set For 54th Annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026

The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup including jazz legends and contemporary artists across various genres.

Plano Symphony Orchestra To Present A NIGHT IN PARIS!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2026

The Plano Symphony Orchestra resumes its 2025/2026 season, Music That Matters, with a magical night of music in A Night in Paris! on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Methodist Church.

SFJAZZ to Present 2026 Gala — 'Milestones: Celebrating Miles & Trane at 100'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2026

SFJAZZ will present Milestones: Celebrating Miles & Trane at 100, SFJAZZ’s largest annual fundraiser at the SFJAZZ Center and San Francisco City Hall.

Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra to Feature Marion Powers in NOTHIN; BUT SWING at Arvada Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026

The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra will present Nothin' But Swing with vocalist Marion Powers at the Arvada Center, showcasing a vibrant selection of swing classics.

Laufey, Lady Gaga, & More Win 2026 GRAMMY Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 1, 2026

It's music's biggest night! Laufey, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and more took home awards at The 68th Annual GRAMMYs. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here.

Wharton Arts to Present SOUND BEYOND SIGHT Black History Month Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026

A Black History Month concert titled Sound Beyond Sight will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at the Sieminski Theater at Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

Jazz Bassist Christian McBride To Host Jazz Power Initiative Syncopated Celebration 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026

Jazz bassist Christian McBride will join Jazz Power Initiative Syncopated Celebration 2026 as the host of this year's fundraiser honoring the organization's 22 years of service.

Birdland Sets Two-Week Lineup With Ms. Lisa Fischer, The Mingus Big Band, Emma Smith, And Vince Giordano
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming for January 19 through February 1. Highlights include Ms. Lisa Fischer featuring the Orrin Evans Trio, The Mingus Big Band, Emma Smith Quartet, and return engagements by Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks and Jim Caruso’s Cast Party.

Library Of Congress Unveils Winter-Spring 2026 Concert Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

Concerts from the Library of Congress will launch an exciting, yearlong America 250 celebration this January, presenting a broad panorama of the nation's music in concerts and conversations, lectures, film screenings, educational programs and more.