THE JAZZ FORUM

When you hear the term 'Velvet Underground" you are immediately transported to the late 1960s with Andy Warhol and his tribe of followers at the factory I'm New York and the pychedelic musical group of the same name. When you hear the term "Velvet Note", you talking about the ATL, the 404, Hotlanta

The fiery, free-spirited trumpeter came to New York from Chicago, where she had been blending avant-jazz and punk for nearly a decade. Her 2017 debut album Fly or Die garnered immediate attention, making her an in-demand figure on the Brooklyn-based improvisers scene. Mentored by trumpeter John M

Theo Croker, Star People Nation (Sony) Release date: May 17 Trumpeter/composer Theo Croker’s unique sound blends contemporary beats with the jazz tradition of his grandfather Don Cheatham and his mentor Donald Byrd. His new album, Star People Nation , took him 18 months to complete. He calls it a

Dave Douglas, Uri Caine, Andrew Cyrille, Devotion (Greenleaf) Release date: May 17 Devotion is trumpeter Dave Douglas and pianist Uri Caine’s follow-up to their acclaimed 2014 album Present Joys , on which they turned selections from the Sacred Harp songbook into jazz-rooted dialogues. Having pl

The itinerary includes four nights at one of Porter’s favourite venues, London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall. Published on September 3, 2019 By Tim Peacock Gregory Porter has announced plans for a major UK tour, with a full 13 dates planned for next year. The much acclaimed jazz singer will perf

Sasha Berliner At only 20 years old, the vibraphonist is blazing a path for herself as someone to watch. Having already shared the stage with Ravi Coltrane, Ambrose Akinmusire, Matt Wilson, Billy Hart, Victor Wooten and Tyshawn Sorey and having performed at a number of festivals, including the Atlan

The future of jazz has always been shaped by young jazz musicians seeing new modes of expression. These 13 artists reflect the changing times they live in. Published on April 29, 2019 By Charles Waring From its inception in New Orleans bordellos at the dawn of the 20th Century, jazz has never stoo

Since 1958, the Monterey Jazz Festival has been dedicated to changing lives through music and empowering young people to achieve their full potential. Held every September, the Monterey Jazz Festival is the longest-running jazz event in the world. Festivities kick off Thursday evening, September 26

The Guelph Jazz Festival (GJF) was founded in 1994 by friends who sought to present creative improvised music in Guelph. Our many successes include: presenting hundreds of ticketed concerts of local, national and international artists; producing a free outdoor concert series in the downtown core re