Herbie Hancock News

The New York Pops will honor the record industry's most innovative and influential executive Clive Davis at the orchestra’s 41st Birthday Gala, The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis. Performers have been revealed!

Discover the exciting lineup of global music concerts coming to The Royal Conservatory of Music in April, featuring renowned artists like Laurie Anderson, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and more!

Popejoy Hall will explore the impact and contributions of three remarkable artists in the country music industry in EMPOWERING ECHOES.

Samora Pinderhughes unveils a new song, “Keith LaMar: Sweet,” alongside a film by the same name. The new track is built around a phone call with poet, teacher, musician, writer and painter Keith LaMar, who has spent over 30 years in solitary confinement on Death Row in Ohio after being framed for murder following the 1993 Lucasville Prison Riot.

Dianne Reeves remains a force of nature and versatile jazz performer, as shown in her annual Valentine's Week appearance in NYC at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Read all about the show that's all about love and peace.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust in partnership with August Wilson African American Cultural Center will welcome Herbie Hancock to Pittsburgh's Cultural District for an evening of performance by the legendary jazz icon. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Christian McBride brings his quintet to The AWAACC on April 9th at 7:00 pm. Don't miss this incredible jazz performance!

Rogét Chahayed – the 9-time Grammy nominated piano virtuoso who's produced classics like 'Sicko Mode,' 'Kiss Me More,' 'Laugh Now Cry Later,' 'Broccoli,'' and many more – finally steps out on his own with his first solo single 'Aurelius.” 'Aurelius' reflects some of his deepest inspirations as a pianist, Erik Satie and Vangelis.

Renowned as one of the world's leading jazz musicians and hip-hop producers, Martin's newest offering includes flavorful renditions of songs including SZA's “Snooze” (Winner, 2024 GRAMMY Best R&B song), “Kill Bill,” and “I Hate U,” to Coco Jones' “ICU” (Winner, 2024 GRAMMY Best R&B Performance), Snoh Aalegra's “Whoa,” and “Damage” by H.E.R..

Trailblazing Women of Country: A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly and Preservation Hall Jazz Band are coming to the Harris Center for the Arts. Check out the press release for more details.

The 8-song collection features new arrangements of fan-favorite tracks from Saxe's new album with special guests including Cory Henry, Tal Wilkenfeld (singer, songwriter, bassist and guitarist who has performed with artists including Jeff Beck, Prince, Incubus, Eric Clapton, Herbie Hancock, and Mick Jagger), Ryan Lerman and more.

The Hollywood Bowl was honored last night as the Outdoor Concert Venue of the Year (Red Rocks Award) at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has announced the 2024 Hollywood Bowl summer season with performances at the world-renowned amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills from June to September 2024. Learn more about the lineup here!

On Saturday, February 10, the inaugural Purchase College Latin Jazz Festival will take place at The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College (The Purchase PAC). The festival will include two events: The Purchase College Jazz Festival at 3:30pm and A Tribute to Eddie Palmieri at 8pm.

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae will embark on her Plum Red Lipstick Tour this summer, a headline tour with newly confirmed shows at Boston's The Wilbur Theatre, Washington, D.C.'s The Theatre at MGM National Harbor, and New York City—venue tba—as well as dates across the U.K. and two stops in Australia.

Celebrate Black History Month with a free jazz concert at Idyllwild Arts Academy on February 17.

Musician and activist Sona Jobarteh is set to embark on a North American tour in February-March 2024. Blues legend Taj Mahal will share the bill with the groundbreaking kora virtuoso for 13 shows. Check out the full list of tour dates now!

The Music Institute of Chicago presents Grammy-nominated quintet Imani Winds performing “Black and Brown II: A celebration of composers of color” Saturday, February 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue in downtown Evanston.

Symphony Space has announced additional Spring 2024 programming. The coming months abound with bespoke evenings that offer playful and candid experiences of some of today's most beloved voices in music, literature, theater, and more.

The Kennedy Center launching its new Hip Hop & Jazz Festival, taking place from March 27 to April 19, 2024. Featuring a dynamic lineup of hip hop and jazz performances.