We take a look ahead at upcoming jazz events and festivals.
While it’s best known as the gritty seaport where Ahab set sail on his voyage of revenge in Moby Dick, New Bedford, Mass. has developed some … Read More “The Whaling City Sounds Off for JazzFest on June 15”
The largest jazz festival in the world—the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal—kicks off June 27, transforming Montreal’s downtown core into a massive venue spanning … Read More “Special Preview: The Montreal Jazz Festival Turns 40”
Vocalist Cassandra Wilson, alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett, and tenor saxophonist Joshua Redman have joined the lineup for the DC Jazz Festival’s closing concert set for … Read More “DC JazzFest Adds Cassandra Wilson, Kenny Garrett, and Joshua Redman”
Harlem Stage will celebrate the 7th Annual National Chamber Music Month with a performance from drummer Kendrick Scott’s Oracle ensemble and the Attacca Quartet on May … Read More “Harlem Stage Presents Free Concert with Kendrick Scott, Attacca Quartet”
The lineup for the 2020 Blue Note at Sea luxury cruise has just been announced featuring performances from over 75 musicians, including Kamasi Washington, Christian … Read More “Blue Note Jazz Cruise to Feature Marcus Miller, Joey DeFrancesco”
Pianist McCoy Tyner turned 80 in December and alto saxophonist Charles McPherson turns 80 in July. To mark both of their birthdays, these renowned musicians … Read More “McCoy Tyner and Charles McPherson to Perform Together at Jazz at Lincoln Center”
If you’re not able to attend the Roy Hargrove Musical Celebration in New York on Tuesday, Jan. 8, take heart. Jazz at Lincoln Center announced … Read More “Roy Hargrove Musical Celebration Will Stream Live”
The 43rd annual Spoleto Festival USA is scheduled to take place May 24 through June 9, 2019, in Charleston, S.C. The festival will feature more … Read More “Spoleto Festival USA Scheduled for May 24-June 9”
The Sarasota Jazz Festival, now in its 39th year, will take place Sunday, Mar. 3 through Saturday, Mar. 9, 2019 in select venues throughout Sarasota, … Read More “39th Annual Sarasota Jazz Festival to Be Held March 3-9”
