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2024 Hudson Jazz Festival Announces Complete Line-up

Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House has announced the complete lineup of the 2024 Hudson Jazz Festival, running October 4-6

Robert Glasper Returns To The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Next Month

The award-winning composer, bandleader and keyboardist Robert Glasper will take the stage at the 14th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival (PIJF), co-presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, on Saturday, September 21, 8:45 – 10:00 pm.

Samora Pinderhughes Unveils New Track 'Better,' Confirms New Album

Acclaimed pianist, composer, vocalist, and multidisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes has confirmed a new two-part album, Venus Smiles Not in the House of Tears. Ahead of the album, Pinderhughes unveils the first single, “Better”.

John Pizzarelli And Sy Smith Join Pacific Jazz Orchestra For Two September Shows

Pacific Jazz Orchestra, led by seven-time Grammy-nominated Artistic Director Chris Walden, launches its 2024-25 season with a program of exceptional straight-ahead jazz, swing, soul, and traditional big band sounds at two leading Southern California venues.

Marc Ribot to Embark on 'Songs of Resistance' Tour Feat. Shahzad Ismaily

This fall, Ribot will perform his album ‘Songs of Resistance’ in duo with multi-instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily in select markets with radical rearrangements of the songs plus new material, improvisation and whatever else reaps urgency.

Dodge Foundation and NJPAC to Present Poetry Events in Lead-Up to 20th Dodge Poetry Festival

The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation (Dodge Foundation) and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will continue their 2024 Dodge Poetry initiative this summer, with a series of events leading toward the debut of the reimagined Dodge Poetry Festival this fall. Learn about the events!

SML Release Debut Album 'Small Medium Large'

International Anthem has released Small Medium Large — the debut album from SML — on all streaming platforms, following its June 28 initial physical release which put the album at #15 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz chart. Listen to the album now!

Meshell Ndgeocello Releases New Single 'Love' From 'No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin'

Meshell Ndegeocello has released the inspiriting new single “Love,” the second song to be revealed from her forthcoming Blue Note album No More Water: The Gospel Of James Baldwin, a striking homage to the eminent writer and activist James Baldwin to be released Aug. 2 on his Centennial. Listen to the song now!

Video: SML Drops Animated Video For 'Three Over Steel'

International Anthem has shared the animated video for new single 'Three Over Steel,' the latest preview of Small Medium Large, the debut album out June 28 from SML, a new quintet composed of luminaries from Los Angeles’s thriving jazz, improvised, and indie music scenes. Watch the video now!

New Jersey Performing Arts Center Unveils 2024-25 Jazz Season

Discover the 2024-25 jazz season at New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Learn about who is performing and see how to purchase tickets!

Chris Connelly Releases Album 'The Lives and Loves of the Serial Homesick, Vol. 1'

Chicago-based alternative music legend Chris Connelly is back with a new 8-track album. In four decades of making music, since his days with Fini Tribe in Edinburgh, he has consistently pushed the creative envelope, between his involvement in such projects as Ministry, The Revolting c*cks and Pigface, his own solo work (with over 20 releases) and the four books he has authored. Listen to the new album here!

Broadway Veteran Natalie Toro Receives Alumni Award From Boston Conservatory At Berklee

Broadway veteran Natalie Toro has been honored with an alumni award from Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Discover more about Toro's illustrious career and this prestigious recognition.

BroadStage Presents Antonio Sánchez: BIRDMAN LIVE This Month

Experience four-time GRAMMY® Award winner Antonio Sánchez performing Birdman Live at the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage on April 20, 2024.

Patti LuPone & More to Join Atlantic Theater Company 2024 Gala

Atlantic Theater Company will present their 2024 Gala on Monday, April 29, 2024 at The Plaza. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

Harlem Stage Artistic Director & CEO Patricia Cruz to Step Down After 25 Years

Patricia Cruz will step down from her leadership position as Artistic Director and CEO of Harlem Stage and take on a special advisory role on July 1.

Ben Platt, Norm Lewis, and More Set For The Ravinia Festival's 2024 Summer Lineup

The Ravinia Festival has revealed its complete 2024 summer lineup. Among this year's Broadway names taking the stage at The Ravinia Festival are Ben Platt, Jessie Mueller, Norm Lewis, Michael Feinstein, and more! Learn more about the full lineup here!

Samora Pinderhughes Unveils New Song 'Keith Lamar: SWEET'

Samora Pinderhughes unveils a new song, “Keith LaMar: Sweet,” alongside a film by the same name. The new track is built around a phone call with poet, teacher, musician, writer and painter Keith LaMar, who has spent over 30 years in solitary confinement on Death Row in Ohio after being framed for murder following the 1993 Lucasville Prison Riot.

Kenny Garrett & Svoy Announce New Album 'Who Killed AI?'

NEA Jazz Master and GRAMMY winning alto and soprano saxophonist Kenny Garrett announced the upcoming release of Who Killed AI?, a new album recorded with acclaimed electronic producer Svoy. As his first electronic album, the record features a radical meshing of Garrett's post-bop composition and performance skills with electronic beats.

Lizz Wright Announces Career-Defining Studio Album 'Shadow' And Toronto Concert

On Shadow Wright pens five originals including “Root of Mercy,” “Circling,” “This Way,” “Sparrow” which features Angelique Kidjo and “Your Love” with Meshell Ndegeocello. She showcases along with her own works singular renditions of songs by Cole Porter, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Sandy Denny, Candi Staton, Toshi Reagon, and Caitlin Canty.

American Dance Guild Festival Returns To Ailey Citigroup This Month

The American Dance Guild Festival returns to Ailey Citigroup Theater from Feb. 22-25, featuring works by 30 contemporary choreographers and honoring Joan Miller, Ron K. Brown/Evidence, and Celia Ipiotis/Eye on Dance. Don't miss this celebration of modern dance innovation.