Jazz in 2026 is flourishing across streaming platforms, critical reviews, and live performance spaces. SmoothJazz.com’s latest rankings showcase a mix of familiar names and newer acts, while leading ...

Discover four innovative records from artists including Thundercat and Adrian Younge that stretch the definition of jazz for ...

Tritone brings in additional keyboards by Mike Garson and Matt Johnson, especially on the subliminally sinister “Tuba Cop” and the spaced-out title track, but it’s an album that still stays largely ...

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Rising young talents and revered veterans helped take jazz to a multitude of exciting new destinations in 2025. But the most notable debut album of the year, the aptly titled “New Dawn,” came from a ...

Grammy-nominated powerhouse Jazzmeia Horn, one of jazz's most captivating contemporary voices, returns with Messages (Empress Legacy Records), masterfully blending the richness of jazz tradition with ...

Carnegie Hall will present the June 20, 2025 release of NYO Jazz's first live album and second full-length album, Live in Johannesburg. Recorded at South Africa's historic Market Theatre, the album ...

Midnight Station Never been a day without you This year, I really want to travel more Steppin' on a tree branch After the moonlight it's you Ajna Nun e' peccato The album features some local talents ...

Severe weather forced Jazz Fest in New Orleans to end early Friday, prompting fans to seek music in local venues and on live radio broadcasts. Meanwhile, a wave of new guitar gear was unveiled, ...

A bar and music venue in Houston's historic 3rd Ward is planning to release its own jazz album on April 19 to celebrate its 10th anniversary. "I'm extremely biased, but it's a fantastic album if you ...