J.J. Johnson News

Erin Kamler Releases Pop-Odyssey Album RECKONING

by Rachel Stone — August 21, 2026

Erin Kamler has released RECKONING, a 12-track album exploring an unraveling United States through the perspective of an American expat, loosely inspired by Shakespeare's The Tempest.

Rob Dixon Releases NAPTOWN SOUL Album on Strikezone Records

by Rachel Stone — August 21, 2026

Saxophonist Rob Dixon has released his new album Naptown Soul on Strikezone Records, featuring guitarist Dave Stryker, organist Sam Fribush, and drummer Richard "Sleepy" Floyd, with material drawing on Indianapolis's Indiana Avenue jazz legacy.

MA PETITE FLEUR String Quartet by Robert Miller Gets Remixed Rerelease

by A.A. Cristi — August 14, 2026

Studio Seven Classical has rereleased Robert Miller's MA PETITE FLEUR, a string quartet arranged by David Shenton, in a newly remixed and remastered version.

NAPTOWN SOUL to Arrive From Rob Dixon Via Strikezone Records

by Rachel Stone — August 14, 2026

Saxophonist Rob Dixon will release NAPTOWN SOUL on Strikezone Records, an album paying tribute to the soul jazz sounds of Indianapolis' Indiana Avenue, featuring Dave Stryker, Sam Fribush, and Richard Sleepy Floyd.

SOUND WITHIN Trio to Bring Bill Evans Tribute to Jamestown, RI

by Rachel Stone — August 6, 2026

Pianist Randy Ingram will perform music from his Bill Evans tribute album with trio alumni Joe La Barbera and Rufus Reid at the Jamestown Arts Center, presented by Puddingstone Music.

NAPTOWN SOUL Release to Be Celebrated at Indy Jazz Fest by Dixon, Stryker & More

by Joshua Wright — July 21, 2026

Rob Dixon, Dave Stryker, Sam Fribush, and Richard 'Sleepy' Floyd will perform at Indy Jazz Fest to mark the release of Naptown Soul, a soul jazz album honoring Indiana Avenue's musical legacy.

Food Network NYCWFF presented by Invesco QQQ 10/15-10/18

by Marina Kennedy — July 14, 2026

The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF) today announces its star-studded 19th annual programming lineup taking place October 15–18, 2026.

69th Annual MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL Single-Day Tickets Now on Sale

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 8, 2026

Single-day tickets for the 69th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival are now on sale, featuring 73 performances across five stages, including a Herbie Hancock and Ron Carter duo and a world premiere commission by Meshell Ndegeocello.

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.

Interview: Theatre Life with Jefferson A. Russell

by Elliot Lanes — March 30, 2026

Today’s subject Jefferson A.

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.

Violinist Kristin Lee to Make Weill Recital Hall Debut At Carnegie Hall

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 20, 2026

Violinist Kristin Lee will make her Weill Recital Hall debut at Carnegie Hall with pianist John Novacek.

Celebrate 25 Years With Jazz in the Valley at Waryas Park, Poughkeepsie

by Stephi Wild — June 18, 2025

Located just 90 minutes north of New York City in Poughkeepsie's Waryas Park, Jazz in the Valley (JITV), upstate New York's premiere festival, will celebrate its 25th anniversary for two days.

The Theatre Lab School of The Dramatic Arts 14th Annual DRAMATHON to Take Place on April 28th

by Elliot Lanes — April 23, 2025

On April 28th at 7:30pm the best arts education institution in the DMV will host one of their signature events and trust me, it’s something you really don’t want to miss.

ZOI MEDITERRANEAN and TEN11 LOUNGE Debut at the Historic Life Hotel in NoMad

by Marina Kennedy — April 17, 2025

The Maya Prestige Group has just debuted Zoi Mediterranean and Ten11 Lounge within the historic LIFE Hotel in NoMad following an extensive $1.

SMOKE Jazz Club Reveals May Concert Line-up

by Stephi Wild — April 15, 2025

SMOKE Jazz Club has announced its concert schedule for May 2025.

Video: Apple TV+'s JANE Season 3 Sneak Peek Clip

by Josh Sharpe — April 14, 2025

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from season three of the Emmy Award-winning original series Jane, set to premiere globally on Friday, April 18, with all five episodes.

Video: Apple TV+ Drop Trailer for Season 3 of Jane Goodall Series for Kids

by Josh Sharpe — April 3, 2025

Apple TV+ has released the trailer for season three of the Emmy Award-winning original series Jane, set to premiere globally on Friday, April 18, with all five episodes.

Jane Goodall Series Sets Season 3 Premiere on Apple TV+

by Josh Sharpe — March 13, 2025

Apple TV+ has announced an all-new season three of the Emmy award-winning original series “Jane.

2025 NASSAU PARADISE ISLAND WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL 3/12 to 3/16

by Marina Kennedy — February 25, 2025

Atlantis Paradise Island, the most iconic destination resort in the world and the culinary capital of the Caribbean, announces its culinary talent and events for the Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival (NPIWFF), from Wednesday, March 12 – Sunday, March 16, 2025.