The 23rd edition of NYC Winter Jazzfest will present performances featuring Damon Locks Black Monument Ensemble, Ravi Coltrane, and artists from major jazz communities, celebrating William Parker's 75th birthday and John Coltrane's centennial.
Two New York City vocalists advanced to the finals of the 15th annual SARAH VAUGHAN International Jazz Vocal Competition at NJPAC, selected from over 360 entrants across 38 countries.
Verve Records released VERVE REMIXED // NINA SIMONE, a compilation featuring electronic remixes of Nina Simone tracks by producers including HAAi, Solomun, and Austin Millz.
Toronto jazz singer Ori Dagan releases his fifth album, a live recording captured at Kensington Sound featuring eight jazz standards performed with pianist Stu Harrison, bassist Brandi Disterheft, and drummer Ben Wittman.
Former LATE NIGHT WITH DAVID LETTERMAN bandleader Paul Shaffer made quite a first impression on Ray Charles the first time they played together.
Six-time Grammy Award winner Samara Joy performs with the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall for a New Year's Eve concert.
NJPAC announced the top five finalists of the 15th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, selected from over 360 entrants across 38 countries.
When people hear about Idlewild, the first thing that comes to mind is the 2006 drama film with a musical score produced, written, and mostly performed by the Grammy award winning hip-hop duo Outkast.
Singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega will be honored with the 2026 Phoebe Jacobs Award at the Wonderful World Gala in New York City for her work using music to heal and connect audiences.
JazzYYC will present its annual Canadian Festival across multiple Calgary venues, featuring headliner Dawn Pemberton and other Canadian jazz artists.
Ventura Music Festival will present the Pacific Jazz Orchestra performing arrangements of Quincy Jones' early work from the 1950s and 60s, featuring vocalists Nayanna Holley and Adam 'Aejaye' Jackson, led by Grammy-nominated arranger Chris Walden.
SFJAZZ presents internationally celebrated artists and Bay Area favorites throughout October, including vocalist Cyrille Aimée, pianist Hiromi, and five-time Grammy-winning collective Snarky Puppy.
Lo-Flo Records will release WHEN, an archival recording written by Jane McNealy and featuring 1960s pop and soul singer Mel Carter, recorded over 50 years ago with Harold Battiste Jr.
Two-time GRAMMY winner Laufey has signed to Interscope Records/Verve Records following a successful career as an independent artist with seven billion global streams.
Trumpeter Ed Neumeister will perform with the Bujazzo Ensemble in Germany and make his NEWNEUNONET world debut in New York, with a new recording planned for release.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present programming including Bryce Edwards' Frivolity Hour, the COLTRANE REVISITED CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION, and repeat engagements by Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks and Jim Caruso's Cast Party.
Aymée Nuviola releases a live album recorded at London's Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club featuring pianist Kemuel Roig, marking what may be a historic first for a Cuban female solo artist at the venue.
Jazz vocalist and visual artist Patrisha Thomson will launch a digital platform pairing music, art and writing from multiple contributors to promote understanding amid global division.
Blue Note Hawaii will present a September lineup featuring THE FOUR TOPS, Judy Collins, THE RESIDENTS, and Chrisette Michele, alongside jazz, comedy, and Hawaiian music acts in Waikīkī.
Solo vocalists worldwide have limited time to submit entries for NJPAC's 15th annual competition, with finalists set to perform on the Newark stage this fall.
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