Grammy-winning jazz saxophonist and Oberlin professor Gary Bartz received an honorary Doctor of Music degree from New England Conservatory at its 155th Commencement, alongside Innovative Vivo Performing Arts executive Gary Dunning.
Smoke Jazz Club will present a five-night Miles Davis Centennial Festival featuring an acoustic quintet: trumpeter Eddie Henderson, alto saxophonist Gary Bartz, and drum legend Billy Hart.
SMOKE Jazz Club has announced a line-up for the month of May 2026. Three artists celebrate their respective record releases: Steve Wilson Enduring Sonance, Jeremy Pelt Our Community Will Not Be Erased, and Billy Childs Triumvirate.
The Jazz Power Initiative will honor WBGO President & CEO Steven A. Williams, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, and Council Member Carmen De La Rosa at the Syncopated Celebration 2026. This event, set for May 14 at Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space in Manhattan, celebrates the historical and cultural impact of jazz. Williams will receive the Rothman Family Syncopated Partnership Award, recognizing his contributions to jazz and his leadership at WBGO. The celebration underscores the enduring inf
SFJAZZ will present a diverse lineup of jazz performances in February 2026, featuring renowned artists and ensembles. The month-long event will take place at the iconic SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco.
NYC Winter Jazzfest will return for its 22nd edition with performances across Manhattan and Brooklyn, featuring the festival’s signature Marathon nights and additional shows and talks.
SMOKE Jazz Club has unveiled its line-up for the month of February 2026. Joe Lovano, one of the world's most celebrated musicians, makes his SMOKE Jazz Club debut as a leader, plus more.
A one-time-only performance of the George Gray/Sharif Kales Quintet called Jazz: A Music of the Spirit is on Sunday, November 9 at 4:40 p.m. at the Soapbox Gallery in Brooklyn.
The DC Jazz Festival returns August 27–31, 2025 with performances by NEA Jazz Masters, GRAMMY winners, and international stars. The five-day event culminates with a two-day finale at The Wharf over Labor Day weekend, featuring Marcus Miller, Lalah Hathaway, Branford Marsalis, John Scofield, Cécile McLorin Salvant, and many more.
The 48th Annual Saratoga Jazz Festival, presented by GE Vernova will return for a full two-day and two-stage weekend experience on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
Trinity's spring lineup—featuring world-renowned artists and emerging voices—embodies the church's focus on peacemaking and celebrates the transformative power of art to inspire change and healing.
Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including album release shows, Isaac Mizrahi, and plenty of jazz.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has revealed jazz programming running August 5th - August 18th.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will operate this August with a full slate of nightly performances.
Birdland has announced jazz programming running at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater July 29th - August 11th.
Renowned bassoonist Rebekah Heller and 10 top bassoonists will present three world premieres by Steve Reich, Julius Eastman, and Fay Victor. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has revealed The Ford’s 2024 season, featuring performances from July 14 to October 31. See who is featured and learn how to purchase tickets.
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