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Music Industry

Ben Makinen Signals New Era For Jazz, AI, And Ethics

Source: Ben Makinen
March 10, 2026

Ben Makinen Announces New Chapter in Jazz, AI, and Cultural Accountability Resignation from the Recording Academy, the signing of Ai jazz artist Mutual Mind, and expanded global initiatives signal a new phase of ethical and technological engagement in the Bmakin Music and Bmakin Film jazz ecosystem. In April 2025, I wrote in these pages about Echoes of Tradition, an award-winning music documentary whose PBS distribution deal was terminated after provably false statements circulated on social media. The film explores Native ...

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Recording

Now Available: "Spark" Album On Adhyaropa Records Featuring Aaron Irwin Trio

Source: AMT Public Relations
March 8, 2026

On Spark, saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer Aaron Irwinpresents a meaningful statement by his long running trio, featuring guitarist Mike Baggetta and drummer Bill Campbell. Released on Adhyâropa Records, the album draws from blues and folk rooted language while resisting the pull of genre, offering music that feels grounded, melodic, and quietly expansive. Rather than working within traditional blues or folk forms, Spark absorbs their emotional gravity and song-centered logic, allowing those influences to surface through phrasing, texture, and structure. The ...

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Recording

Ted Rosenthal Caps His 4-part Piano Trio Cycle With 'The Good Old Days,' Set For May 1 Release On TMR Music

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
March 7, 2026

Ted Rosenthal offers up yet another side of his rich, expansive approach to the jazz piano with the May 1 CD release of The Good Old Days (TMR Music). The capstone of Rosenthal’s monumental tetralogy Trios in 4 Acts, it finds him leading his two longtime trios in putting a contemporary twist on early jazz styles. The album also features joyful cameos on two tracks by the late, great clarinetist Ken Peplowski. Recorded in summer 2024, the Trios in 4 ...

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Award / Grant

Uriel Pascucci Receives Double Recognition At The Clouzine International Music Awards Spring 2026

Source: Uriel Pascucci
March 6, 2026

Award-winning pianist, composer and music producer Uriel Pascucci has been named a double award recipient at the Clouzine International Music Awards Spring 2026, an international distinction celebrating exceptional independent artists from around the globe, given by Clouzine Magazine. The Clouzine International Music Awards recognize originality, authenticity and artistic excellence across a wide spectrum of genres and cultures. Selected by an international panel of press and music professionals, this season’s awardees reflect innovation and artistic impact that transcends borders. At this ...

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Performance / Tour

Long-Lost Orchestral Work By Earth, Wind & Fire’s Leader Maurice White Receives World Premiere 23 Years After Its Creation

Source: AMT Public Relations
March 6, 2026

PERFORMANCES BY SYMPHONIC JAZZ ORCHESTRA IN LONG BEACH, CA, MAY 9-10, 2026 Listen to Maurice White from 2003 talking about writing the new work for the SJO The 68-member Symphonic Jazz Orchestra (SJO), the nation’s premier hybrid orchestra blending the worlds of jazz and classical music, today announced the newly discovered orchestral work believed to be lost to time. Commissioned by SJO music directors George Duke and Mitch Glickman in 2002, “PASSAGES" was composed by musical trailblazer Maurice White, founder ...

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Event

A Month‑long Jazz Showcase Honoring The Power, Legacy, And Brilliance Of Women In Music

Source: Gregory Burrus
March 3, 2026

Gregory Burrus Productions, in partnership with the Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS) and Mt. Zion AME Church of Millburn, proudly presents a dynamic, month‑long celebration of Women’s History Month, showcasing the extraordinary impact of women in jazz, culture, and community. This year’s theme—“Empower Women: Honoring the Impact of Women in Jazz”—brings together legendary trailblazers, rising stars, and the women whose artistry continues to shape the sound and soul of American music. Across more than two dozen performances, the March ...

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Performance / Tour

Manhattan's Smoke Jazz Club Announces Line-up For April 2026 Including Steve Wilson Album Release Celebration, Vijay Iyer, Joel Ross, And More

Source: AMT Public Relations
March 2, 2026

Hailed as the “#1 Jazz Club in New York City (SecretNYC),” SMOKE Jazz Club presents today’s leading artists in April 2026 aka Jazz Appreciation Month. The month is bookended by two premier saxophonists: tenor Wayne Escoffery returns with explosive pianist ELEW and his Trio (Apr 1-5); and alto/soprano Steve Wilson (pictured above) and his Quintet celebrate their highly anticipated new album Enduring Sonance released on the club’s eponymous GRAMMY-nominated label, in a five-night run (Apr 29-May 3). Additional highlights include ...

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Recording

Guitarist Joshua Achiron Releases Debut Climbing On Calligram Records

Source: Calligram Records
March 1, 2026

Guitarist and composer Joshua Achiron makes his recording debut with Climbing, a compelling collection of original music that captures a transformative moment in his artistic development. Joined by three of Chicago's most respected jazz musicians—saxophonist Geof Bradfield, bassist Clark Sommers, and drummer Dana Hall—Achiron documents what he describes as “a true snapshot of where I am today, playing with people that I perceive as perfect while I strive for progress." The album's genesis traces back to a single transformative evening ...

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