NYYS Jazz Lineage Karsten Vogel Late Night Ballads and Sonny Criss Selection d’Alain Gerber 1947-1958

The global jazz landscape continues to be shaped by a tripartite force of youthful revitalization, veteran experimentation, and the preservation of historical legacies. This season, three significant releases—NYYS Jazz’s Lineage,…

Reviewed: Nina Simone | Mark Adams & The Neo Soul Allstars

The recent re-emergence of Nina Simone’s 1961 live recordings from The Village Gate and the contemporary release of Mark Adams’ latest project provide a comprehensive look at the trajectory of…

Swanage Jazz Festival Announces Purest Lineup for July 2026 Event Following Successful Public Funding Campaign

The Swanage Jazz Festival has officially unveiled its program for the 2026 season, scheduled to take place from July 10 to July 12. Positioned as one of the most significant…

Lazy Californians: Back To San Francisco

The contemporary jazz landscape continues to be defined by a synthesis of regional traditions and modern innovations, as evidenced by three significant new releases from Cameron Washington, the Ted Rosenthal…

Cheltenham Jazz Festival Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Star Studded 2026 Lineup Featuring Miles Davis Centenary Tribute and International Icons

The Cheltenham Jazz Festival has officially unveiled its programming for 2026, marking a significant milestone as the event enters its 30th year of operation. Scheduled to take place from April…

New Archival Jazz Releases Highlight Historical Performances by Duke Ellington Bill Evans and Lalo Schifrin

The global jazz community has seen a significant resurgence in the preservation and publication of archival recordings, a trend underscored by the recent release of three distinct historical collections featuring…

Freddie King: Feeling Alright – The Complete 1975 Nancy Pulsations Concert

The release of Freddie King: Feeling Alright – The Complete 1975 Nancy Pulsations Concert by Elemental Music marks a significant archival milestone for blues historians and enthusiasts alike. This comprehensive…

Contemporary Jazz Developments and New Releases from Walter Smith III Lis Wessberg and People In Orbit

The global jazz landscape in early 2025 continues to demonstrate a robust intersection of traditional mastery and avant-garde exploration, as evidenced by three significant new releases from Blue Note Records…

Legacy of a Jazz Visionary: Mike Westbrook OBE, Pioneer of European Orchestral Jazz, Dies at 90

The international jazz community is in mourning following the announcement of the death of Mike Westbrook OBE, a towering figure in European music whose career spanned more than six decades.…

Speakeasies To Symphonies – The Jazz Genius Of James P. Johnson by Scott E. Brown

The University Press of Mississippi has released a comprehensive biographical study titled Speakeasies To Symphonies – The Jazz Genius Of James P. Johnson, authored by Scott E. Brown. This publication…