Wynton Marsalis News

The Town Hall will present the return of the Black History Month Choral Festival, featuring 250 students from NYC School Choirs. The celebration will take place at The Town Hall.

SFJAZZ has revealed the lineup for its 2026 Summer Sessions. The series features a roster of world-class artists ranging from legendary icons to contemporary trailblazers, offering a blend of jazz, soul, global grooves and more. 

The LA Phil has revealed the 2026 Hollywood Bowl summer season with performances at the world-renowned amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills from June to September 2026.

The Los Angeles Master Chorale will mark Grant Gershon's 25th anniversary as artistic director with a special 2026/27 season featuring collaborations with global artists and a lineup of classical masterworks.

Cameron Gunsbury-Massey has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, bringing extensive experience in arts leadership and community engagement.

Sullivan Fortner, recent Grammy winner for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, will perform at the 2026 Gilmore International Piano Festival in Kalamazoo, MI. The event spans from April 30 to May 10, showcasing Fortner's acclaimed jazz compositions.

Music Worcester will present the Grammy nominated Catherine Russell & Sean Mason Duo in an intimate and soulful jazz performance at the BrickBox Theater at JMAC on Thursday, March 26. 

Dot Time Records has announced the release of Catherine Russell's first live album, 'Catherine Russell – Live at Jazz at Lincoln Center,' set for April 24, 2026. The album captures a vibrant live performance, showcasing Russell's expertise in classic jazz and blues.

The Wharton Center will host an evening with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra featuring Wynton Marsalis, showcasing a vibrant selection of jazz performances.

James Gaffigan has renewed his contract with Komische Oper Berlin, extending his role as General Music Director through the summer of 2030.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  January 30, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Tanglewood has revealed the details of its 2026 season, opening in late June and continuing to Labor Day weekend. The schedule brings many of the world’s most exciting musicians to the beautiful Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts.

Aafter nearly 40 years of leadership, Wynton Marsalis will be transitioning from his current role as the artistic and administrative leader at Jazz at Lincoln Center over the next two and a half years.

Tacoma Arts Live, a non-profit arts organization serving the South Sound region since 1979, will close its doors this summer and put its building, the Tacoma Armory, up for sale.

Miller Theatre at Columbia University will conclude its 2025–26 Jazz series with a performance by the Sullivan Fortner Trio on March 7, 2026. Grammy-winning pianist and 2026 Bell Jazz Artist Award recipient Sullivan Fortner makes his Miller debut alongside Tyrone Allen and Kayvon Gordon.

Join GRAMMY-winning baritone Will Liverman, soprano Kiera Duffy, and pianist Judith Lynn Stillman for 'Portraits in Song,' a free recital at Rhode Island College on March 1.

Festival Napa Valley has announced that Wynton Marsalis will headline its 2026 Arts for All Gala, marking the organization’s 20th anniversary season. The annual gala supports the festival’s education, wellness, and community music programs across Napa Valley.

Carnegie Hall has announced its schedule of partner events presented by leading cultural and academic institutions across New York City and beyond from February through July 2026 as part of the Hall's United in Sound: America at 250 festival.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming for January 19 through February 1. Highlights include Ms. Lisa Fischer featuring the Orrin Evans Trio, The Mingus Big Band, Emma Smith Quartet, and return engagements by Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks and Jim Caruso’s Cast Party.

The concert DUKE IN AFRICA, exploring the influence of African music on Duke Ellington, plays through Jan. 17. We spoke with co-music director Chris Lewis about the show, which features the renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.