Bobby McFerrin News

Langley Ukulele Ensemble to Perform at Armstrong Theatre, Presented by TOCA

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 13, 2026

The Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation will present the Langley Ukulele Ensemble at the Armstrong Theatre in Torrance.

Kat Gang to Launch Residency At The Nines In NYC and Release BOSSA & BORDEAUX Album

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 8, 2026

Jazz vocalist Kat Gang announced a quintet residency at The Nines in NYC and an upcoming live album, Bossa & Bordeaux, blending French chanson and Brazilian bossa nova recorded from their weekly performances.

Photos: See Highlights of La Tanya Hall's May 30 Show at Birdland

by Rebecca Kaplan — June 3, 2026

See photos from diverse and versatile singer La Tanya Hall's May 30 show at Birdland Jazz Club snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.

Smoke Jazz Club Reveals May Line-up featuring Miles Davis Centennial Celebration, Billy Childs, and More

by Stephi Wild — April 1, 2026

SMOKE Jazz Club has announced a line-up for the month of May 2026.

Lineup Set For 54th Annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 9, 2026

The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University.

Plano Symphony Orchestra To Present A NIGHT IN PARIS!

by A.A. Cristi — March 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.

JELLY'S LAST JAM to be Presented at Bristol Riverside Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 4, 2026

Bristol Riverside Theatre will present Jelly's Last Jam, directed by Tyrone L.

OKCELLO Comes to the Discovery Theatre in February

by Stephi Wild — December 12, 2025

OkCello is coming to Anchorage in February.

Bon Jovi's Everett Bradley Brings Holiday Funk to the Irvington Theater

by Stephi Wild — November 11, 2025

For the first time on the Irvington Theater stage, HOLIDELIC is coming to town! This concert is a feel-good celebration of love, diversity, and funk-lore, cleverly told through reimagined classics from the 1970s and 80s.

SF Symphony Youth Orchestra and Wattis Foundation Music Director Radu Paponiu Perform Five Concerts in the 2025–26 Season

by Stephi Wild — October 9, 2025

The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra (SFSYO) and Wattis Foundation Music Director Radu Paponiu will perform five concerts during the 2025–26 season, beginning with their season-opening performance in November.

Next Jazz Legacy Now Accepting Applications For 2026 Cohort

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 1, 2025

New Music USA and the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice have opened applications for the 2026 cohort of Next Jazz Legacy.

Review: BOB MARLEY: HOW REGGAE CHANGED THE WORLD at the Ottawa Fringe Festival

by Courtney Castelino — June 18, 2025

Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World is unlike other shows at the Ottawa Fringe Festival this year.

Luciana Souza Brings Bossa Nova To Broward Center For The Performing Arts

by Stephi Wild — May 13, 2025

Gold Coast Jazz Society will present stunning finale to its 2024–2025 season with the Luciana Souza Trio, performing in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Grammy-Winner Luciana Souza Brings Bossa Nova To Broward Center For The Performing Arts

by A.A. Cristi — May 12, 2025

Gold Coast Jazz Society will present the finale to its 2024–2025 season with the Luciana Souza Trio, performing on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 7:45 p.

New Music USA And Berklee Institute Of Jazz And Gender Justice Reveal 2025 Next Jazz Legacy Cohort

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 25, 2025

Next Jazz Legacy has revealed the eight emerging improvisers in jazz that make up its 2025 cohort.

Los Angeles Philharmonic Extends Contracts with Herbie Hancock and Thomas Wilkins

by A.A. Cristi — February 13, 2025

The LA Phil has announced engagement extensions for two longtime collaborators: Herbie Hancock will continue his role as Creative Chair for Jazz through May 2027 and Thomas Wilkins will continue his role as Principal Conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra through 2028.