Christian McBride News

SFJAZZ has revealed the lineup of upcoming arts for May 2025. The lineup includes Cécile McLorin Salvant, Javier Santiago and more. See full May programming here! 

One of the longest-running and most storied festivals in America, the Newport Jazz Festival will return to Fort Adams State Park in Rhode Island for the iconic cultural institution’s 71st edition on August 1-3. Take a look at the lineup here!

Ensemble Arts Philly has unveiled its 2025-2026 Jazz Season, showcasing a diverse lineup of new and emerging talents, as well as veteran performers. See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets.

Carnegie Hall announced the names of 23 extraordinary young musicians chosen from across the country for NYO Jazz, an intensive summer program that nurtures and showcases the talents of exceptional young American jazz instrumentalists.

Next Jazz Legacy has revealed the eight emerging improvisers in jazz that make up its 2025 cohort. Learn more about the color and about Next Jazz Legacy!

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has announced all of the honorees who will be celebrated as part of the upcoming 39th Annual MAC Awards. Learn more here!

SFJAZZ has announced the lineup of upcoming arts for April 2025. Performances will be held at SFJAZZ, either in the Joe Henderson Lab or Miner Auditorium.

The Warren Wolf Quintet takes the stage at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts' Amaturo Theater on March 12, 2025, at 7:45 p.m. for a spellbinding evening of jazz, presented as part of the 2024-2025 Gold Coast Jazz Society (GCJS) Concert Series.

SMOKE Jazz Club will present today's leading artists in April aka Jazz Appreciation Month. The lauded tenor saxophonist Walter Smith III begins the month with a five-night run (Apr 2-6) at the helm of his stellar quartet.

April concerts have been announced at  at The Royal Conservatory Of Music. Get full details here!

Acclaimed pianist and NEC faculty member Jason Moran offers a three-day residency, Monday through Thursday, March 3-6 including a masterclass and other events culminating in a special concert on Thursday, March 6 in Williams Hall.

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.

The 92nd Street Y, New York will celebrate the extraordinary legacy of legendary drummer, composer and activist Max Roach on his centenary. Learn more and see how to attend.

The Soraya’s signature festival, Jazz at Naz, will return or a month of performances from legendary masters to up-and-coming stars and more. Learn more here!

The 92nd Street Y, New York will present acclaimed drummer/composer Allison Miller for a matinee performance of her immersive multimedia work Rivers in Our Veins. Learn more.

Jason Moran will celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Duke Ellington’s birth next month in a solo piano concert at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center. Learn more here!

Check out what's coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, December 30th - January 12th.

Join NYC Winter Jazzfest, Charles Tolliver & Strata-East Records for a one-night-only celebration of one of the most influential jazz labels in the world. Strata-East Rising.

The 92nd Street Y, New York will present acclaimed drummer/composer Allison Miller for a matinee performance of her immersive multimedia work Rivers in Our Veins.

The Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture will present Holiday Jazz & Latin Jazz Parranda for its third winter season, led by Papo Vazquez. Learn more about the upcoming event here!