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All About Jazz Essentials Album Reviews Articles Born Today Contest Giveaways Musicians News Radio & Podcasts Similar Artists Song of the Day + More... EXPLORE SEARCH Near You Sign In Up Donate Home » Timely announcements covering new album releases, tours, concert series, special events, job postings, crowdfunding campaigns and more. You can find more news by searching our website, viewing our news stream , seeing what’s trending or reading our blog posts . Learn about our news service here . Submit news here . like 2 Performance / Tour Announcing Preliminary Jazz 2024-25 Season At New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ Source: AMT Public Relations May 12, 2024 Tickets Go on Sale Friday, May 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. New Jersey Performing Arts Center 1 Center Street Newark, NJ 07102 (888) 466-5722 Free-$149. To purchase, contact NJPAC at 1.888.GO.NJPAC / 1.888.466.5722 or visit NJPAC.org. SUN 9.29 @ 7:00 p.m. Herbie Hancock Herbie Hancock – piano 14x GRAMMY winner Herbie Hancock returns to NJPAC in a highly anticipated one-night only concert. The last time he graced the NJPAC stage was in 2017 as a special ... read more like 3 Recording Violinist Meg Okura Releases New Album ’Lingering’ On Adhyâropa Records—Available Now Source: AMT Public Relations May 11, 2024 In Celebration of National Chamber Music Month and Asian American Heritage Month Available Adhyaropa Records and and all major online retailers Hailed as the queen of chamber jazz (All About Jazz),” Tokyo-native violinist Meg Okura and American jazz pianist Kevin Hays celebrate the release of their debut album as a duo, Lingering on Adhyâropa Records (#AR00061). With recognition such as the highly competitive Jazz Road Tours grant, which took them over 5,000 miles to Hawaii, Okura and Hays have been ... read more like 1 Event Jazz Power Initiative’s Celebration 20 Honors The Miranda Family, Award-winning Filmmaker Phil Bertelsen And Corporate Leader Td Bank Source: SM Communication Solutions May 11, 2024 For the past two decades, Jazz Power Initiative (JPI) has been an influential part of the arts education community. By utilizing the power of jazz music and jazz tradition to educate and transform the lives of young people, the organization has fostered positive self-expression, a sense of community, teamwork, and diversity. On May 15th, at One Vanderbilt Avenue (TD Conference Center), the organization will host Jazz Power Celebration20 in recognition of its numerous accomplishments. In addition to honoring The Miranda ... read more like 3 Recording Wolfgang Schalk Announces New Album ’Dear Earth’ Showcasing A Tribute Track To Arnold Schoenberg Source: Wolfgang Schalk May 10, 2024 Wolfgang Schalk, the acclaimed LA-based Austrian guitarist/composer, announces his latest album, Dear Earth, a heartfelt dedication to our planet and a testament to the power of artistic expression. Featuring nine original compositions, Dear Earth marks Schalk’s ninth album as a leader and follows his critically acclaimed release, ObSession (Frame Up Music, 2019). With a stellar band featuring the remarkable rhythm section of Grammy Award-winning bassist Carlitos DelPuerto and Grammy-nominated drummer Oscar Seaton, with outstanding contributions from Latin Grammy-nominated pianist Andy ... read more like 1 Event Acclaimed Jazz Saxophonist Nick Stefanacci Headlines At Williams Center For A Good Cause Source: EMPKT PR May 9, 2024 Renowned saxophonist Nick Stefanacci, hailing from Wayne, New Jersey, is set to grace the stage of the Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ once again with his captivating performance and magnetic stage presence. The occasion? The unveiling of his latest musical endeavor, the much-anticipated Secrets EP, scheduled for release on May 10, 2024. Stefanacci, accompanied by his esteemed ensemble of musicians, will command the Black Box Stage of the Williams Center on Saturday, May 11, 2024, starting at 8:00 PM. Tickets ... read more like 4 Recording The Marta Karassawa Quintet Release ’Tempo Bom’ Source: Marta Karassawa May 8, 2024 Introducing the Marta Karassawa Quintet, a group of exceptional musicians led by pianist, composer, and arranger Marta Karassawa. Graduating from Berklee College of Music, Marta has brought together a stellar lineup for her original album Tempo Bom, including Teco Cardoso (tenor saxophone and flutes), Sidmar Vieira (trumpet and flugel), Frank Herzberg (double bass) and Zé Eduardo Nazário (drums). Also appearing on Tempo Bom are guests, Jacques Schwarz-Bart (saxophonist who played with Roy Hargrove, D’Angelo), Stephanie Borgani (voice) and Chico Macedo ... read more like 3 Festival Rochester International Jazz Festival 2024 Mobile App Released For Download Source: Dalmath Associates Inc. May 5, 2024 The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival updated official App for iPhone and Android smartphones is now available for download. The 2024 app is loaded with a deep array of features that allows users to experience the festival’s many facets anywhere, anytime. It is sponsored by Harris Beach, PLLC, and is free to download now at rochesterjazz.com. The nine-day Festival is one of the world’s leading and largest jazz festivals. It will be held from Friday, June 21 to Saturday, June ... read more like 3 Recording Brazilian Group O Som Do Jazz Releases ’Aberto’ Source: David Manson May 4, 2024 Aberto is the fourth recording by Brazilian group O Som Do Jazz, based in the Tampa Bay area. On the Isospin Lab label, the title means open” in Portuguese. With members from Brazil, Colombia, Puerto Rico and the U.S., the group has been performing for over fifteen years in Florida and has backed visiting Brazilian artists in concerts including Diego Figueiredo, Antonio Adolfo, Jovino Santos Neto and Francois de Lima. The recording has seven original compositions by trombonist David Manson ... read more Featured Aberto By O Som Do Jazz buy Longing By Hyeonseon Baek buy Giveaway Eligible winners: 3 Days remaining: 23 Win a chance at Omar Sosa’s 88 Well-Tuned Drums on red vinyl Sign in to enter sponsored by Ota Records Song of the Day Flor de Lis From A Kiss for Brazil by Karrin Allyson buy Popular Recording Pianist / Composer Gregory Golub Releases... Obituary Michael Cuscuna: 1948-2024 Recording Guitarist/Composer Greg Chako Trio New Release... Recording Gabrielle Stravelli Trio Appear At Birdland on May... Performance / Tour Tony Bennett’s Daughter, Antonia Bennett, Elevates... Recording Vocalist Karrin Allyson Revisits A Favorite Musical... Performance / Tour World-renowned Smoke Jazz Club Presents Album Release... Playlist Premium Mike Armando guitar Weekly newsletter SIGN ME UP! 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