In October 2025, SFJAZZ will continue its 2025/26 season with an eclectic mix of world-class artists—from jazz legends and rising stars to genre-defying innovators in soul, global music, and beyond. See the lineup here!
Frankie Moreno performed his first New York City club date at Birdland on Monday night, joined by his brother on bass and his son Giovanni on drums. Moreno, who set the 2024 world record for most number one singles with 118, has released 147 singles to date, all of which reached the Top Ten on the iTunes charts. His Birdland appearance featured a program of original material in a blues and rock style. Check out photos from the show.
On July 29, Rachael & Vilray were joined by special guest vocalist Stephen Colbert on the duo's new song “Off Broadway.” Check out the performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert here.
Hiromi’s Sonicwonder will perform at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre for one performance only in May. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Jacob’s Pillow has announced programming for Week 6 of its 2025 Dance Festival, running July 30–August 3 in Becket, Massachusetts. This week’s lineup includes the Ted Shawn Theatre debut of Sekou McMiller & Friends, the U.S. premiere of Eun-Me Ahn’s Dragons in the Doris Duke Theatre, and a dynamic slate of outdoor performances on the Henry J. Leir Stage.
Expect reimagined covers by modern jazz bands such as Snarky Puppy, The Funky Knuckles, Chick Corea and Pat Metheny, alongside original compositions by members of JUNK.
Singer/songwriter Vilray, together with Rachael Price (also of Lake Street Dive), will release their third album, West of Broadway, serving as a tribute to New York City. Check out their first single now.
Located just 90 minutes north of New York City in Poughkeepsie's Waryas Park, Jazz in the Valley (JITV), upstate New York's premiere festival, will celebrate its 25th anniversary for two days.
Jazz at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center will feature including Stanley Jordan Playing Jimi Hendrix and more. See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets.
SIMA’s 2025 Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival Opening Night will feature fearless musical innovator and GRAMMY-winning pianist, Hiromi, who is widely regarded as one of Japan’s most extraordinary artists.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of nightly performances all April long. See the full lineup, including Nicole Henry and more, and learn how to purchase tickets.
BEATtrio (“Beat trio”), the all-star band featuring Fleck, harpist Edmar Castañeda and drummer Antonio Sánchez, will release its self-titled debut album on May 16. Listen to a single now!
New York Voices, a premiere jazz vocal ensemble, performs at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts with a program of jazz standards and big band hits in this Candler Concert Series debut on Friday, March 21.
SFJAZZ has announced the lineup of upcoming arts for April 2025. Performances will be held at SFJAZZ, either in the Joe Henderson Lab or Miner Auditorium.
The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center will present the Spanish Harlem Orchestra in March. Led by Oscar Hernandez, this three-time GRAMMY-winning ensemble will perform New York-style salsa and Latin jazz
The Czech National Symphony Orchestra takes the Lied Center stage with a breathtaking program including American pianist Maxim Lando and the Nebraska return of superstar violinist Sandy Cameron.
Remembrance, the final duo album from banjo great Béla Fleck and the legendary Chick Corea, earned the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album.
It's music's biggest night! Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, and more took home awards at The 67th Annual GRAMMYs, now available to rewatch on Paramount+. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here!
Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with Just in Time for Jule Styne.
Craft Recordings and Jazz Dispensary kick off the new year in style with a heady cult favorite from Joe Henderson, 1973’s Multiple, cut from the original analog tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at RTI.
