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Mellon Awards $6.5M to Institutions Advancing Jazz Scholarship and Storytelling
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Michael Ricci
The Mellon Foundation today announced over $6.5 million in grants dedicated to expanding jazz scholarship and strengthening its cultural infrastructure as part of the Foundation's $35M commitment to preserving America's first original art form. At the center of this latest round of funding for Mellon's jazz initiative is a $5.8 million grant to support the work the Jazz Study Group (JSG)—an interdisciplinary collective of scholars, artists, and musicians that has transformed jazz scholarship over three decades. Mellon is also announcing ...
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Doris Duke Foundation Seeking Jazz Artists' Opinions
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Michael Ricci
Dear Jazz Colleague, Our partners at the Doris Duke Foundation are conducting a research study to understand how performing artists view the opportunities and challenges presented by technology in the arts. In support of this effort, we are inviting all jazz artists to participate in a brief online survey. Please take a few minutes to share your opinions by completing it now: Take Survey This survey is being conducted on behalf of the Doris Duke Foundation by Meridian Research & ...
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Bob Magnusson Joins Former Trio Mates Wofford, Plank In San Diego Hall Of Fame
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Jim Trageser
Legendary jazz bassist Bob Magnusson, who cut his teeth in Buddy Rich’s big band before joining Sarah Vaughan’s combo, was inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Magnusson joins 2024 inductee Jim Plank (drums) and 2023 inductee Mike Wofford (piano), the three of whom comprised the classic house band at Elario’s nightclub in La Jolla in the 1980s—where they backed a veritable Who’s Who of national touring jazz artists. (Wofford passed on Sept. ...
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Announcing The Gilmore's Inaugural 2026 Larry J. Bell Jazz Artist Award Recipient: Sullivan Fortner
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AMT Public Relations
Winner of the largest financial gift in jazz for pianists today Watch awards ceremony streaming on The Gilmore’s YouTube Channel Pianist Sullivan Fortner has been named the recipient of The Gilmore’s inaugural 2026 Larry J. Bell Jazz Artist Award. One of the most prestigious honors in music, the Award was announced at a special ceremony held October 8, 2025, at The Jerome L. Greene Space in New York City. Marking the largest single gift ever dedicated solely to a jazz ...
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Saxophonist Miguel Zenón Earns 2025 Latin Grammy Nomination For 'Golden City'
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Braithwaite & Katz Communications
Internationally acclaimed saxophonist/composer Miguel Zenón has earned a 2025 Latin Grammy nomination in the category of Best Latin Jazz Album for his widely heralded album Golden City. Winners will be announced at the 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards which take place on Thursday, November 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A sweeping extended composition inspired by the demographic and political evolution of San Francisco, from the pre-colonial period to the contemporary tech-dominated era, Zenón’s 17th album as a leader grew out ...
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101-year-old Jazz Icon Marshall Allen Named 'Best Jazz Artist' In The 2025 Unsigned Only Music Awards
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Jim Morgan
The Unsigned Only Music Awards is honored to announce that Marshall Allen, the respected alto saxophonist and leader of the legendary Sun Ra Arkestra, has been named the Best Jazz Artist in the 2025 awards. At 101 years old, Allen has been a pioneering force in avant-garde jazz for over six decades, proving that his artistry is as vital and visionary as ever. Widely celebrated for his groundbreaking work with Sun Ra and his stewardship of the Arkestra since 1995, ...
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All About Jazz Announces 2025 Jazz Forward Award Winners—Honoring Innovation, Discovery, And Impact In Jazz
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All About Jazz
All About Jazz is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Jazz Forward Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals, organizations, and projects that are advancing jazz awareness, discovery, and culture in meaningful and innovative ways. Selected by a committee of industry visionaries, these honorees epitomize the forward thinking of jazz in 2025. 2025 Jazz Forward Award Winners We are pleased to recognize the following for their outstanding contributions: JazzWeek (USA) A key data platform and publication tracking jazz radio airplay across ...
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Made In New York Jazz Competition Announces 2024-2025 Winners
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Michael Brovkine
The Made In New York Jazz Competition today named the winners of its 2024-2025 season. Launched in 2013 as the first online jazz contest by the Made In New York Jazz brand, it drew entries from over 70 countries. Judges included legendary American jazz artists Mike Stern, Lenny White, and Randy Brecker. The voting committee members The Made In New York Jazz Competition's committee features prominent American artists, alongside international peers. John Lee (American bassist) has graced over 50 albums ...
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