Esperanza Spalding News

New Music USA and the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice have announced the continuation of Next Jazz Legacy, a groundbreaking initiative designed by NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington, and New Music USA, to expand opportunities for women and non-binary artists who have been historically underrepresented in jazz.

Audiences will get a double bill of jazz brilliance with Makaya McCraven & SHABAKA on Saturday, October 19. Check out a video sneak peek at the performance here.

The Yoko Miwa Trio announced their return to Scullers Jazz Club on October 4, 2024. The performance will feature selections from their latest album, showcasing their signature jazz style.

McCarter Theatre Center has begun its highly anticipated 2024-2025 Presenting Season, offering a blend of perennial favorites and exciting cutting-edge talent.

This Friday, September 20th, London-born saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Nubya Garcia shares her new album, Odyssey.

Acclaimed Japanese-born pianist Yoko Miwa returns in performance on Friday, October 4 at Scullers Jazz Club,

Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute announced a 911 Butoh procession and performance in Times Square on Sept 11, 2024, from 7:30-8:00 pm. This annual event honors 911 victims and is free to attend.

Join Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute on Wednesday, Sept 11, 2024 from 7:30-8:00 pm for their tradition of honoring the victims of 911 with a Butoh procession and performance in Times Square, NYC.

Five-time GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, bass player and composer esperanza spalding will launch her highly anticipated return tour of Australia in Brisbane at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s (QPAC) Concert Hall for a very special one-night-only performance on 22 October 2024.

Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts kicks off its 2024-25 Jazz series with Luciana Souza with Chico Pinheiro on Saturday, October 5, 7:30PM.

The award-winning composer, bandleader and keyboardist Robert Glasper will take the stage at the 14th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival (PIJF), co-presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, on Saturday, September 21, 8:45 – 10:00 pm.

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Ellen Reid — best known for her works that span opera, sound design, film scoring, avant-pop, and more — shares 'Spiritual Sun,' the latest preview from Big Majestic, which is out August 30. Accompanying Reid on 'Spiritual Sun' is the musician and composer Shabaka Hutchings.

Award-winning composer S T A R R busby builds a revolutionary communal healing space at JACK with Working Up A Surrender: Collective Healing Experiments, running August 15 - August 18, 2024.

Esperanza Spalding will kick off the Luckman's Fall 2024 season on Thursday, August 1.

Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute collaborates with ELF and Machine Dazzle on a new duet titled MAN WOMAN, featuring Butoh dancers Akihito Ichihara and Vangeline, exploring themes of love and identity.

London-born saxophonist, composer and bandleader Nubya Garcia has shared a gorgeous new single, “Clarity,” following last month’s lead track, “The Seer,” from her forthcoming new album, Odyssey, which arrives September 20th. Listen to it now!

The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, MA, has revealed its upcoming shows featuring Matt Nakoa Band and more. Learn about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.

 Starting June 15, 2024, Diversionary Theatre has announced the selection of  Sherri Eden Barber as the new Artistic Director. Barber will fill the position left open by the departure of Matt M. Morrow in June of 2023.

McCarter Theatre Center has announced its 2024-2025 Dance Series – featuring Ballet Hispánico, SW!NG OUT from superstar choreographer Caleb Teicher, Noli Timere – a new collaboration between Director/Choreographer/Princeton University Professor Rebecca Lazier and sculptor Janet Echelman, Seoul-based Bereishit Dance Company, and Twyla Tharp Dance. Also included as an optional season encore is the highly anticipated return of Pilobolus.

Atlanta-based artist Rose Hotel is set to release her label debut A Pawn Surrender via Strolling Bones Records on June 7 and ahead of the release, she is premiering a Lynchian short film for her new single 'Fruit Tree' at Magnet Magazine. Atlanta-based artist Rose Hotel is set to release her label debut A Pawn Surrender via Strolling Bones Records on June 7 and ahead of the release, she is premiering a Lynchian short film for her new single 'Fruit Tree' at Magnet Magazine. The clip was directed by Hannah Welever and produced by Good Trouble Films (Katy Kirby, STRFKR, Esperanza Spalding). Watch the video here!