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April Varner, Winner Of The International Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition, To Photo April Varner, Winner Of The International Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition, To Release Debut Album In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024

Toledo-born vocalist April Varner, winner of the 2023 International Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition, will release her debut album 'April' in June, featuring 11 tracks produced by Ulysses Owens Jr....

Latin Grammy Nominated Vocalist Claudia Acuña's New Album DUO Is Out Now Via Ropeadop Photo Latin Grammy Nominated Vocalist Claudia Acuña's New Album DUO Is Out Now Via Ropeadope
by A.A. Cristi - September 23, 2022

Vocalist Claudia Acuña is vulnerable and poised on her latest recording, DUO, which is out now via Ropeadope. ...

Drom Announces NYC Summer Jazz Series in July & August Photo Drom Announces NYC Summer Jazz Series in July & August
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 22, 2021

Drom keeps the flame of live music burning, and celebrates the end of our collective lockdown by going big....

The Jazz Foundation of America Presents BIRD CALLS Livestream Concert Celebrating Cha Photo The Jazz Foundation of America Presents BIRD CALLS Livestream Concert Celebrating Charlie Parker
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 01, 2020

The Jazz Foundation of America will continue its fundraising efforts on behalf of musicians affected by the pandemic, with “BIRD CALLS,” on Thursday, December 10th, a livestream concert celebrating the centennial of saxophonist, composer, and legendary musical innovator Charlie “Yardbird” Parker....

The Jazz Foundation Of America Celebrates Charlie Parker With All-Star Streaming Fund Photo The Jazz Foundation Of America Celebrates Charlie Parker With All-Star Streaming Fundraiser
by A.A. Cristi - November 20, 2020

The Jazz Foundation of America, the 31-year-old New York-based non-profit serving the jazz community, will continue its fundraising efforts on behalf of musicians affected by the pandemic with “Bird Calls,” a glittering December 10 livestream celebrating the centennial birthday of alto saxophonist C...

49th Annual Next Generation Jazz Festival In Downtown Monterey In April Photo 49th Annual Next Generation Jazz Festival In Downtown Monterey In April
by A.A. Cristi - February 25, 2019

The 49th Annual Next Generation Jazz Festival Presented by Monterey Jazz Festival takes place April 5-7, 2019 in downtown Monterey. The weekend-long event includes big bands, combos, vocal ensembles, and individual musicians competing for a spot on the stages of the 62nd Annual Monterey Jazz Festiva...

Jack Kleinsinger's Highlights In Jazz Presents A Salute To Russell Malone Photo Jack Kleinsinger's Highlights In Jazz Presents A Salute To Russell Malone
by A.A. Cristi - May 02, 2018

Jack Kleinsinger's Highlights In Jazz closes its 46thseason with a tribute to lauded jazz guitarist Russell Malone. A mainstay on the Manhattan music scene since the 1980s, as well as a regular at international festivals and concert halls, Russell has attracted critical and fan recognition for his w...

Highlights In Jazz Announce Schedule Changes Following the Passing of Kevin Mahogany Photo Highlights In Jazz Announce Schedule Changes Following the Passing of Kevin Mahogany
by A.A. Cristi - December 20, 2017

Producer Jack Kleinsinger and the entire Highlights In Jazz family joins the rest of the jazz world in mourning the late Kevin Mahogany, who passed away December 17, 2017. He was originally scheduled to appear at the season kickoff concert....

Diana Krall's New Album 'Turn Up The Quiet' Makes Impressive Debut on Multiple Billboard Charts
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2017

Multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz pianist and world-renowned singer, Diana Krall debuted at #1 on Billboard's Traditional Jazz Charts, #1 on the current Jazz Albums charts, #1 on iTunes Jazz Charts, #7 on Billboard's Top Current Album Chart....












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