From mesmerizing shadow magic to jazz jams. Here are some of the latest happenings set to take the stage this month.

The Los Angeles quintet was born onstage, and that’s exactly how it records LPs: by capturing live performances and twisting them, sometimes beyond recognition.

Guitarist John Scofield’s career is the embodiment of jazz history for the past half-century. He’s synthesized multiple styles on the instrument, culminating in a relatable sound that’s graced ...

Thursday’s concert is the first in a series of events planned for this fall and winter, possibly into the spring. TIckets are ...

Pharoah Sanders’ 1977 release Izipho Zam (My Gifts) on the Strata-East label is a fascinating listen. Widely regarded as a landmark in the evolution of free jazz, it continues to grow on me—and that, ...

Jazz bassist, composer and educator Ray Drummond died on November 1, 2025 at the age of 78. Drummond can be heard on hundreds ...

This Japanese jazz bar is one of those rare Midtown spots that makes you forget you’re half a mile from Auntie Anne’s in Penn ...

An essential guide to experiencing the city’s most enduring sound—from historic Harlem clubs to sleek, modern Brooklyn lounges.

When Detroit's Gerard Gibbs posted a brief online tribute to honor the late Jack DeJohnette, it also revealed Gibbs' love for jazz and the city.

The parade was part of Indivisible Charlottesville’s Democracy Fair and drew hundreds of participants and spectators.

When you think of the Beat Generation, you think of Jack Kerouac—and behind his writing, you’ll almost always find jazz.