Grammy-winning jazz saxophonist and Oberlin professor Gary Bartz received an honorary Doctor of Music degree from New England Conservatory at its 155th Commencement, alongside Innovative Vivo Performing Arts executive Gary Dunning.
Works & Process will present a first look at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival on April 27, 2026, at the Guggenheim's Peter B. Lewis Theater, featuring new works by choreographers Brinae Ali and Brian Brooks blending technology and dance.
Producer, director, and New Federal Theatre founder Woodie King Jr. passed away at 88 on January 29 following complications from emergency heart surgery.
The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation (LAEF) will present the world-renowned tenor saxophonist, bandleader and educator George Coleman with the 15th annual Satchmo Award.
The Carpenter Performing Arts Center on the campus of California State University, Long Beach welcomes contemporary dance company A.I.M by Kyle Abraham back to the stage for their fifth appearance at the Center.
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present an upcoming performance of Ayodele Casel in Freedom in Progress (V.2). Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Works & Process will present Ayodele Casel in partnership with Kaatsbaan Cultural Park at Guggenheim New York. Learn more about the performance and see how to attend.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts launches its 2025–26 season this September with a wide array of free and Choose-What-You-Pay events designed to welcome diverse audiences back to its campus.
Black Public Media has launched the Black Stories Production Fund to raise $9 million over two years following a $1.8 million federal budget cut. The Harlem nonprofit supports award-winning films, series, and emerging media projects that tell the global Black experience. Donations start at $5.
SFJAZZ has revealed the all-star roster of musicians set to join Cindy Blackman Santana on stage for her upcoming engagement. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has revealed its 25/26 season of programming, running September 2025 through May 2026. See full programming here!
The Harlem Jazz Series has announced its electrifying August 2025 lineup, continuing its celebrated Thursday Night Rhythms of Resistance concert series at Mt. Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church.
Join in at the Harlem Jazz Series for an unforgettable night with acclaimed jazz drummer, percussionist, and timpanist Warren Smith-live in the heart of Harlem! Learn more!
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present the 2025 Annual Festival in Tivoli, NY. The festival will feature offerings and original performances by artists innovating in dance, music, film, archiving, storytelling, and more.Learn more about the festival!
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in collaboration with Jazz Houston will present Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.
Renowned international music conservatory Manhattan School of Music has announced that acclaimed composer, conductor, and saxophonist Jim Saltzman has been appointed Dean of the School's prestigious Jazz Arts division, effective July 1, 2025.
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present the 2025 Annual Festival in Tivoli, NY, featuring original performances by artists innovating in dance, music, film, archiving, storytelling, and more. Learn how to attend.
SFJAZZ has revealed public access to the SFJAZZ Historical Archive, an expansive collection of more than 2,000 recordings. Learn more and see how to access here !
Penn Live Arts, known for its presentation of thought-provoking and transformational performances across multiple genres, announces its 2025-26 season, curated by Executive and Artistic Director Christopher A. Gruits.
The Gil Gutiérrez Trio is set to perform at Birdland Jazz Club in New York City on Friday, May 16, Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18. Showtimes are at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM, with doors opening half an hour before each show.
