Al Foster, drummer for Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins, has died
Thu, 29 May 2025 18:01:52 GMT
The superbly alert and flexible drummer formed a swirling current in modern jazz for more than 60 years. He was 82.
The Latest Jazz News from Around the World
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Vijay Iyer's art of listening
Wed, 28 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT
The MacArthur fellow sits down with Lara Downes at the Big Ears Festival to discuss the creative states of improvising, composing and collaborating.
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ARTEMIS: Tiny Desk Concert
Wed, 21 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT
This jazz supergroup has super powers and they're on full display from beginning to end during this Tiny Desk.
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10 tracks, 10 bands: A wild ride through Hiromi's music
Thu, 15 May 2025 21:10:11 GMT
Pianist Hiromi picks a track from 10 different bands she's led or joined, tracing the bold ideas and unexpected turns that have shaped her ever-evolving sound.
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Wilco guitarist Nels Cline on his latest solo record, 'Consentrik Quartet'
Mon, 12 May 2025 18:07:08 GMT
For his experimental jazz album, Cline teamed up with saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, drummer Tom Rainey and double-bassist Chris Lightcap.
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Adrian Younge on the final installment in his 'Something About April' trilogy
Wed, 07 May 2025 16:08:10 GMT
The producer and multi-instrumentalist's latest record explores hip hop and jazz in Brazil.
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Jeff Parker ETA IVtet: Tiny Desk Concert
Wed, 07 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT
The band's mystical approach to improvisation never bends to one sound at a time.
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Remembering Andy Bey: A love letter to a jazz legend
Thu, 01 May 2025 17:17:46 GMT
A master of vocal jazz, Andy Bey left behind a singular legacy. This tribute revisits his life, music and a rare, reflective interview recorded near his 80th birthday.
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At the Kennedy Center, a concert honors the 2025 NEA Jazz Masters amid turbulence
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:03:40 GMT
In a fraught moment for two institutions behind the awards, this year's NEA Jazz Masters ceremony celebrated musicians who have upheld the genre's legacy while looking anxiously toward an uncertain future.
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Watch Live: The 2025 NEA Jazz Masters tribute concert
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:20:58 GMT
A celebration to honor this year's NEA Jazz Masters award recipients, including Marshall Allen, Chucho Valdés, Marilyn Crispell and Gary Giddins. Watch live at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 26.