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Valley Forge Tourism to Present First Ever SWING INTO SPRING Month-Long Jazz Celebration

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 30, 2025

Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board is presenting their first ever Swing Into Spring jazz celebration, a new spinoff of the popular Montco Jazz Festival.

Registration Now Open for 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition

by Josh Sharpe — April 30, 2025

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the opening of the 14th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition.

Award-Winning Harpist Brandee Younger To Perform At Flushing Town Hall

by A.A. Cristi — April 17, 2025

On Saturday, May 3rd, Flushing Town Hall will bring the genre-defying sound of The Brandee Younger Trio to Queens.

Newport Jazz Festival 2025 Details Daily Festival Lineups

by Josh Sharpe — April 17, 2025

This summer, the Newport Jazz Festival will return to Fort Adams State Park in Rhode Island for the iconic cultural institution’s 71st edition.

Cécile McLorin Salvant and More Set for SFJAZZ May 2025 Programming

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 15, 2025

SFJAZZ has revealed the lineup of upcoming arts for May 2025.

Janelle Monáe, The Roots, & More Join Newport Jazz Festival 2025 Lineup

by Josh Sharpe — April 15, 2025

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.

Samara Joy and More Set for Ensemble Arts Philly's 2025-26 Jazz Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 15, 2025

Ensemble Arts Philly has unveiled its 2025-2026 Jazz Season, showcasing a diverse lineup of new and emerging talents, as well as veteran performers.

Carnegie Hall Reveals Teen Musicians From Across US Selected For NYO Jazz 2025

by Stephi Wild — April 10, 2025

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.

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.

Tovah Feldshuh and Charles Busch Will Receive 2025 MAC Lifetime Achievement Award

by Stephi Wild — March 24, 2025

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.

Isaac Mizrahi, Sona Jobarteh, And More Come To SFJAZZ In April

by A.A. Cristi — March 11, 2025

SFJAZZ has announced the lineup of upcoming arts for April 2025.

Warren Wolf Quintet Comes To The Broward Center In March

by A.A. Cristi — February 26, 2025

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.

SMOKE Jazz Club Announces April Line-up Including Jim Rotondi Tribute, George Cables, and More

by A.A. Cristi — February 25, 2025

SMOKE Jazz Club will present today's leading artists in April aka Jazz Appreciation Month.

Yellowjackets, Sullivan Fortner Trio and Barbra Lica Quintet and More To Perform At The Royal Conservatory Of Music In April

by A.A. Cristi — February 19, 2025

April concerts have been announced at at The Royal Conservatory Of Music.

Pianist Jason Moran To Perform Residency Concert At New England Conservatory

by A.A. Cristi — February 14, 2025

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.

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.