GRAMMY-NOMINATED PIANIST AND COMPOSER SEAN MASON ANNOUNCES STATE OF THE ART, A BOLD NEW TRIO ALBUM CAPTURING THE POWER OF SPONTANEITY, COLLECTIVE CREATION AND HUMAN CONNECTION RECORDED IN A SINGLE SESSION, FEATURING BASSIST FELIX MOSEHOLM, DRUMMER DOMO BRANCH AND MOVEMENT ARTISTS REYNA NUÑEZ AND LEANDRE DOUGLAS OUT OCTOBER 16 VIA TAYLOR CHRISTIAN RECORDS State of … Read More
Saxophonist Michael Blake Reimagines Halloween Classics with a Seasoned New York Quartet on Halloween Tales, out September 25, 2026 New York saxophonist Michael Blake stakes out fresh territory in holiday jazz with Halloween Tales, out September 25, 2026. While the genre has typically belonged to the winter holidays, Blake’s new release claims the mystery, humor … Read More
VANISHA GOULD TURNS CURIOSITY, COMEDY AND ROMANTIC MISADVENTURE INTO SONG ON WHAT AN INTERESTING GIRL THE VOCALIST AND COMPOSER LEADS PIANIST CHRIS MCCARTHY, BASSIST CHARLIE LINCOLN AND DRUMMER SAMUEL BOLDUC THE 10-TRACK ALBUM FOLLOWS HER NPR-HONORED 2024 RELEASE SHE’S NOT SHINY, SHE’S NOT SMOOTH AVAILABLE OCTOBER 9 VIA CELLAR MUSIC GROUP, WITH FOUR BONUS TRACKS … Read More
Vibraphonist and composer Jalen Baker celebrates and preserves the legacies of Houston’s historic Black neighborhoods facing gentrification with RePaved out September 4, 2026 via Cellar Music Group While some people may be aware of their genealogies, vibraphonist and composer Jalen Baker can trace his family history not only to a region, tradition, or person, but … Read More
Michael Eckroth Minas Messengers Announce New Album New Paths, a journey of self discovery through the oral traditions of Minas, Brazil Out June 19, 2026 via Truth Revolution Recording Collective Truth Revolution Recording Collective is proud to announce the June 19 release of New Paths, the latest album from pianist and composer Michael Eckroth and … Read More
Charlie Rosen, Bryan Carter and Matthew Whitaker Win GRAMMY® Award For “Super Mario Praise Break” The 8-Bit Big Band Collaborators Take Home Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella at 68th GRAMMY® Awards On February 1, 2026, Charlie Rosen, Bryan Carter, and Matthew Whitaker won the GRAMMY® Award for ‘Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella’ for … Read More
Vocalist and composer Aubrey Johnson crafts an experience of raw emotion and boundless artistry with her latest album The Lively Air, out March 20, 2026 via Greenleaf Music Greenleaf Music is pleased to announce the March 20, 2026 release of The Lively Air, the second album from vocalist and composer Aubrey Johnson, featuring her six-piece … Read More
Bassist and Composer Corcoran Holt Presents An Intimate Artistic Declaration with Freedom of Art, out February 20, 2026 via Holthouse Music Holthouse Music is proud to announce the February 20, 2026 release of Freedom of Art, a profound sophomore album from bassist, composer, and arranger Corcoran Holt. This extraordinary recording stands as a testament to … Read More
Ron Carter brings a duo with Bill Frisell, The New Jazz Trio, Foursight Quartet and the Great Big Band for his annual residency at Birdland NEA Jazz Master and bass virtuoso Ron Carter returns to Birdland Jazz Club, the Jazz Corner of the World, this October for his popular annual residency. This month-long residency will … Read More
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are proudly open this September with a full slate of nightly performances! At Birdland Jazz Club, catch Bryce Edwards & Mike Davis in “Hot Combination,” Catherine Russell, Caelan Cardello Trio, Grace Fox Big Band, Wendy Moten, Yellowjackets, Quintin Harris Trio, Manuel Valera New Cuban Express Big Band, Karen Akers … Read More
