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Jazz Icon Remembered

• 🔥 Abdullah Ibrahim (1934-2025): South African pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim has died at 91; known for Mannenberg...

Three new albums showcase fresh collaborations and creative explorations:

• Threadgill/Iyer/Prieto trio: Debut Fifteen lands 21 August on Nonesuch...

Carla Bley introduced 'Healing Power' with a playful promise to cure headaches and the flu at the 1986 Lugano festival. This 7-minute archival clip...

Abdullah Ibrahim, South Africa's celebrated jazz pianist, died peacefully at 91 in Germany.

• Dubbed “Mozart of South Africa” by Mandela, he composed...

Summer festival season opens with three standout events this week.

• Rochester International Jazz Festival: Starts June 19 for nine days with 300+...

Night Train delivers a standout curated listen Monday as it marks Erroll Garner's birthday with Concert by the Sea, Octave label cuts, and his...

Starrlight Jazz Club's 2026-27 season promises cabaret-style intimacy with the Matthew Whitaker Trio headlining September 12 at 7:30 pm. Fresh off his...

New Album Releases

• 🔥 BZ3 Organ Trio: Minneapolis-based BZ3 Organ Trio announces release of second album Note Salad with album release show at...

This summer's lineup spans North America and Europe with diverse lineups.

• North Hatley Jazz Festival in Quebec runs Aug 5-9 featuring Ranee Lee
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Three standout live events signal a vibrant early-summer jazz calendar:

• DC album drop: Kenny Rittenhouse Quintet performs its new release tonight at...

Three notable new jazz albums dropped this week, highlighting fresh collaborations and personal innovation.

• Akinmusire/Halvorson duo album Slo-Mo...

Quick Recap

• Jazz saxophonist Pete Mills discussed his upcoming 2026 album This Is Now in an interview.
• Guitarist Peter Bernstein was...

• Peter Bernstein's interview highlights his group's remarkable chemistry on the new album
• Pete Mills discusses reuniting his longstanding band for...

This summer offers two distinct live jazz paths for fans.

• Smoke Jazz Club July shows spotlight vocalists like Tierney Sutton, Jane Monheit, and...

Major Festivals

• 🔥 Jazz Comes Alive at 2026 Royal Selangor Festival: On June 12th, the festival grounds will feature sets by some of the...

Five brand-new jazz albums arrive with needle-drop previews—no reissues or remasters included.

• Work Money Death opens the set with A Portal To...

The 2026 Royal Selangor Jazz Festival takes place June 12th from 10 am to 11 pm, inviting fans to explore the grounds and enjoy sets by Malaysia's top local jazz talent.

The Dario Napoli Trio shines in a live performance of Ballade Nocturne at the Forbach Jazz Festival, offering a compelling preview of their new album Sicilian Blood with Tonino De Sensi on bass.

New Album Releases

• 🔥 Joy Harjo Jazz Album: Joy Harjo released her new jazz album 'Insomnia and Seven Steps to Grace' with esperanza spalding on...

A wave of distinctive new albums signals jazz's ongoing evolution through cross-cultural voices.

• Joy Harjo at 75 drops Insomnia and Seven Steps to...