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SFJAZZ Sets March 2026 Concert Lineup Featuring Omar Sosa, Bill Frisell, Immanuel Wilkins, And More
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026

SFJAZZ will present a March 2026 lineup spanning jazz, blues, soul, and more at the SFJAZZ Center and partner venues. Performances will include Veotis Latchison, Omar Sosa (in multiple programs), Bill Frisell’s 75th Birthday Celebration, Immanuel Wilkins (including the world premiere of an SFJAZZ-commissioned work), José James, Lakecia Benjamin, and additional artists. 

New England Conservatory Jazz Students and Alumni Selected for 2026 Jazz Gallery Residency Commissions
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026

A current student and an alum of New England Conservatory have been selected for the 2026 Residency Commissions from The Jazz Gallery. Bassist and composer Hannah Marks (’26), a master’s student in NEC’s Jazz Studies program, and pianist Jonathan Paik (’23) are among three emerging artists chosen annually for the honor.

Miller Theatre Continues Its Jazz Series With John Medeski And Kirk Knuffke As The Angelic Brothers
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2026

Miller Theatre will host a jazz concert with JOHN MEDESKI and KIRK KNUFFKE, showcasing a blend of improvisational jazz and unique compositions.

Vince Giordano, Carole J. Bufford and More Will Play Birdland This Fall
by Gillian Blum - Oct 19, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater announced their October 20 through November 2 lineup of shows, including The Bean Tones, Frank Catalano Quartet, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch at the piano.

Violinist Curtis Stewart Unveils 2025-2026 Concert Schedule
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025

Six-time GRAMMY Award-nominated violinist and composer Curtis Stewart has revealed his 2025-2026 season, highlighted by his first public performance of Coleridge-Taylor's Ballade with National Philharmonic, the world premiere of a new work, and more.

Review: ANAÏS RENO QUARTET: LADY OF THE LAVENDER MIST at Dizzy's
by Andrew Poretz - Sep 3, 2025

Rising star Anaïs Reno made a fine debut at Dizzy's on August 26th, in celebration of her latest album, 'Lady of the Lavender Mist' with her excellent trio.

The 42nd Annual Seacoast Jazz Festival To Return To Prescott Park Arts Festival's Wilcox Main Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025

Prescott Park Arts Festival will present the return of the 42nd Annual Seacoast Jazz Festival to the Wilcox Main Stage overlooking Portsmouth's vibrant waterfront. Learn more and see how to attend.

Violinist and Composer Curtis Stewart Releases New Album 'Seasons of Change'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 20, 2025

Six-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated violinist and composer Curtis Stewart has released Seasons of Change, a recomposition of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons on Bright Shiny Things. Listen to it now.

Two New Concerts Added to The River House Restaurant Concert Series
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2025

Prescott Park Arts Festival, a local independent arts nonprofit, is delighted to announce the addition of two more concerts to its River House Restaurant Concert Series.

John 5 and Richie Kotzen Team Up for U.S. Tour Beginning in October
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2025

For the first time ever, two guitar greats, John 5 and Richie Kotzen will be heading out on the road this year. The tour will launch October 16 and run through November, hitting markets across the U.S.

Jon Stewart Extends Deal to Host THE DAILY SHOW Every Monday Through 2025
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2024

Paramount Global Co-CEO and Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios CEO and President Chris McCarthy has announced that Stewart will be staying on as host and EP through December 2025.

Vivid Stage Ensemble Selected for “Made in Wickenburg” Arizona Residency
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2024

Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is celebrating its 30th Anniversary season, marking decades of bringing contemporary theatre to audiences in the state of New Jersey.

NEC Jazz Orchestra and the Ken Schaphorst Big Band to Appear In Concert at The Regattabar
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024

The NEC Jazz Orchestra and Ken Schaphorst Big Band will perform at Regattabar on November 6, 2024.

See What's Coming Up At Birdland October 14th - October 27th
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 12, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced the jazz programming running October 14th - October 27th. Learn more about the lineup and how to get tickets here.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Releases October 2024 Programming
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 28, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced their October 2024 lineup featuring performances by John Pizzarelli, Stacey Kent, and the Mingus Big Band.

Jeff Lederer Releases 'Guilty!!!' With NY Luminaries & Mass Stream Special Event in 5 Cities
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2024

Jeff Lederer announced his new album 'Guilty!!!' set for release on October 7, 2024. The album critiques political dishonesty and features an ensemble including Kirk Knuffke, Bob Stewart, and Matt Wilson.

Alexis Cole to Release 'Jazz Republic: Taiwan, the United States, and the Freedom of Swing'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 5, 2024

JAZZ REPUBLIC: TAIWAN, THE UNITED STATES, AND THE FREEDOM OF SWING, the newest album by vocalist ALEXIS COLE, is a big band album featuring the TAIPEI JAZZ ORCHESTRA. It will be released on August 19.

See What's Coming Up At Birdland August 5th - August 18th
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 3, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has revealed jazz programming running August 5th - August 18th.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Reveal August 2024 Programming
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 27, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will operate this August with a full slate of nightly performances.

See What's Coming Up At Birdland July 29th - August 11th
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 27, 2024

Birdland has announced jazz programming running at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater July 29th - August 11th.