Next Jazz Legacy Celebrates Five Years of Mentorship and Impact Across the Jazz Community Partnership Between Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice & New Music USA has supported 35 emerging Artists through 400+ Mentorship Sessions and Partnerships with 110 Bandleaders and Mentors From GRAMMY Nominations to Major Festival Performances, NJL Awardees Are Making Their … Read More
THE 8-BIT BIG BAND BRINGS ITS GRAMMY-WINNING REIMAGINING OF VIDEO GAME MUSIC TO MILLER THEATER OCTOBER 24 Ensemble Arts Philly and MGP Live continue its Jazz Series with a performance by The 8-Bit Big Band, the multi-GRAMMY Award-winning symphonic jazz orchestra known for transforming video game soundtracks into large-ensemble jazz works. The group takes the … Read More
The Return of Ron-tober: Legendary Bassist Ron Carter is Back at Birdland Jazz Club All October Long Ron Carter brings his Jazz Quartet, a duo with Bill Frisell, the Great Big Band and the Foursight Quartet for his annual residency at Birdland NEA Jazz Master and bass virtuoso Ron Carter returns to Birdland Jazz Club, … Read More
Catherine Russell Marks Her 70th Birthday and a Year of Milestones with Special Guest Cyndi Lauper at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater, October 2-3 More info, including tickets, here. 3x GRAMMY nominated vocalist Catherine Russell turns 70 this year, and she’ll mark it with two nights at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater on … Read More
B Natural and Music Works International Announce Strategic Merger to Strengthen Global Artist Representation NEW YORK, NY – B Natural and Music Works International (MWI) today announced a strategic merger of MWI’s European operations with B Natural, creating an expanded international artist representation agency focused on delivering broader global opportunities and enhanced support for artists worldwide. … Read More
Cellar Music Group Celebrates 25th Anniversary Celebratory concerts are planned in January, 2027 at Jazzcultural and One Flight Up in New York City Founded in 2001 by saxophonist, producer, and impresario Cory Weeds, Cellar Music Group celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, marking a quarter century as one of the most prolific and artist-driven independent … Read More
“Into The Blue” single cover photo by Noy Finer Catherine Russell Co-Produces Vocalist Layla’s Debut EP, Into The Blue First single, “Into The Blue” is out July 10 Listen and Learn About Layla – Into The Blue “I’ve been mentoring Layla for the past decade. Layla is a naturally gifted artist whose beautiful voice has … Read More
2x Juno Award-winning pianist-composer Andy Milne presents True North – the powerful original motion picture soundtrack to EMMY® AWARD WINNING director Michèle Stephenson’s latest PBS documentary – out June 19, 2026 on Contrology Records Pianist and composer Andy Milne is thrilled to announce the June 19, 2026 release of True North (Original Motion Picture Score) … Read More
The label celebrates its growing catalog with upcoming albums, a compilation of Red Hook artists, and a two-night Brooklyn showcase at Roulette this September Five years after its founding, Red Hook Records celebrates a milestone anniversary in 2026 with a growing catalog of critically acclaimed releases, new albums including a soon-to-be announced compilation from leading … Read More
Sullivan Fortner Wins GRAMMY® Award For Southern Nights Pianist-Composer Takes Home Third Career GRAMMY® for Best Jazz Instrumental Album Sullivan Fortner, the acclaimed pianist-composer, has won the GRAMMY® Award for ‘Best Jazz Instrumental Album’ for Southern Nights at the 68th GRAMMY® Awards on February 1, 2026. Released on February 14, 2025 via Artwork Records, Southern … Read More
