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.
Tony nominee Jared Grimes will bring his new show, 100 MILES ON TAP, to Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club, exploring the music of Miles Davis through tap, swing, and improvisation.
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Next week, 54 Below will present the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Claire Kwon, Clint Holmes, Sing4Her in support of The Foundation for Women’s Cancer and more.
The Grammy Museum is launching Tower of Song: Iconic Songwriters & Recordings, a new ongoing exhibit that showcases the Grammy Hall of Fame, which has inducted more than 1,100 historically significant recordings since 1973 that are 25 years or older.
Thousands of jazz lovers gathered at Tongva Park for the finale of the inaugural Santa Monica International Jazz Festival.
Trumpeter Keyon Harrold will headline a Miles Davis centennial concert at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall, produced in partnership with WBGO, which will broadcast the performance live.
xThe LA Phil has unveiled the 2026 season at The Ford, its hillside open-air venue, running from May 8 to October 31.
Here are a few top picks to consider this week including Beth Malone (FUN HOME) in a night honoring lesbian icons, Broadway star Stephanie Pope bringing her show to 54 Below for the third and final time, plenty of jazz, and more.
The Soraya announced its 2026-27 season featuring 45 performances, eight major debuts including Sutton Foster, Snarky Puppy, Audra McDonald, and Dance Theatre of Harlem, plus the introduction of incoming Executive & Artistic Director Chad Hilligus.
Ballet Eclectica and COCAdance will present VERVE, a season-ending production featuring 12 works choreographed by guest artists, including a tribute to Miles Davis, at the Catherine B.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full month of nightly performances, including a João Bosco 80th Birthday Celebration, a Miles Davis Centennial tribute, and sets from Bill Charlap, Joey Alexander, and Robin McKelle.
City Parks Foundation has unveiled the 2026 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s outdoor performing arts festival in Central Park and 12 neighborhood parks across the five boroughs.
I spoke with Jason and Chuma about their involvement with the play, how they interpret their characters and the story, and what new insights they hope to audiences will gain.
The BBC Proms returns in summer 2026, presenting eight weeks of world-class music from an array of leading orchestras, conductors and soloists from across the UK and around the world.
Chicago Human Rhythm Project will close its STOMPING GROUNDS series at the DuSable Black History Museum with a National Tap Dance Day concert honoring Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson and the centennials of Miles Davis and John Coltrane.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a lineup including Amanda McBroom & Michele Brourman, SF Jazz Collective, João Bosco, and returning acts like VINCE GIORDANO & THE NIGHTHAWKS and JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY.
Pacific Jazz Orchestra will present Miles & Trane at 100 at The Wallis in Beverly Hills.
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.
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