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All About Jazz Top 10 Songs: February 2026

Source: All About Jazz
March 1, 2026

All About Jazz features a free song every day spanning all genres of jazz, and of the songs featured in February, these ten represent our reader's favorites as indicated by total listens. Musicians and record labels can submit full length MP3s for consideration here. Enjoy! Top Songs Bossa Breeze Alex Sino From: Bossa Breeze 4:03 Dream Walking Benjamin Boone From: Dream Walking ...

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Saxophonist Chris Madsen Releases Threefold On Calligram Records

Source: Calligram Records
February 28, 2026

Saxophonist and composer Chris Madsen returns with Threefold, a compelling showcase of original music written specifically for his chordless trio featuring GRAMMY-award winning bassist Clark Sommers and drummer Dana Hall. Following their 2023 debut The Trio Book, which explored classic jazz repertoire and lesser-known standards, Threefold marks a bold creative shift as Madsen and Sommers contribute eight original compositions that honor the jazz tradition while carving out their own distinctive voice in contemporary creative music. The trio's origin story is ...

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March 5 At New England Conservatory: Gordon Beeferman, Eden MacAdam-Somer, & Joe Morris Embrace Improvisation, Classical Virtuosity, Roots Music And Avant-jazz Innovation

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
February 27, 2026

NEC’s Contemporary Musical Arts presents a special residency concert with composer, pianist, and improviser Gordon Beeferman joined by CMA Department Chair Eden MacAdam-Somer (voice/violin/foot percussion), CMA and Jazz Studies faculty Joe Morris (guitar) and CMA students on Thursday, March 5 in Jordan Hall. The program features Beeferman's works, drawing on a multitude of genres and influences, including songs, compositions and improvisations on solo piano, and scored improvisations for trio and large ensemble. Admission to the 7:30 p.m. concert is free ...

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March 11: Acclaimed Pianist, Composer, Educator And New England Conservatory Faculty Member Jason Moran Leads A Residency Concert Focused On The Music Of Thelonious Monk

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
February 26, 2026

Acclaimed American pianist, composer and educator and NEC faculty member Jason Moran, known for his bold experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration, performs a residency concert on Wednesday, March 11 in the Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre at New England Conservatory. Admission to the 8 p.m. concert is free. For information visit necmusic.edu. The theme of the residency will be the music of Thelonious Monk with a particular emphasis on vocal interpretations of Monk's music. Since Carmen McRae's groundbreaking 1990 recording, “Carmen ...

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'Fusion Festival' Electrifying New Album 2026 by renowned film composer and multi-instrumentalist Gerhard Daum

Source: Gerhard Daum
February 25, 2026

Fusion Festival is an exciting new instrumental album by renowned film composer and multi-instrumentalist Gerhard Daum, known for his scores in US films as Felon or German TV’s Tatort. On this album his compositions blend intricate jazz and pop elements with the dynamic flavors of fusion music, offering a fresh take on the genre. This ambitious project showcases Daum’s virtuosity as he handles multiple instruments, including flugelhorn, guitars, bass, and synthesizers, creating a rich, layered soundscape that pushes the boundaries ...

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New Single 'Urban Tribal Dance' by Pianist Julio Awad featuring Mike Stern, Paul Wertico & Mark Egan

Source: Julio Awad
February 22, 2026

Release Date: February 14, 2026 Available Worldwide on All Streaming Platforms Overview “Urban Tribal Dance” is a high-impact instrumental single where primal rhythm collides with modern urban energy. Driven by explosive grooves, powerful melodic lines and bold improvisation, the track delivers a cinematic fusion experience that feels both ancestral and contemporary. This release positions Julio Awad within the international contemporary jazz and fusion scene through a collaboration with three globally respected musician The Collaboration The single features: Mike Stern ...

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New England Conservatory Jazz Orchestra Presents African Cookbook: Music Of Randy Weston And Melba Liston On Thursday, February 26

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
February 21, 2026

Melba Liston served as Randy Weston’s arranger and collaborator for decades, creating legendary recordings together such as Little Niles and Uhuru Afrika. The NEC Jazz Orchestra celebrates the musical partnership in African Cookbook: Music of Randy Weston and Melba Liston on Thursday, February 26 at Jordan Hall. The 7:30 p.m. concert conducted by Ken Schaphorst will include Liston‘s work with Weston as well as her work with other artists, including Art Blakey, Quincy Jones, and Dizzy Gillespie. The concert is ...

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New England Conservatory Jazz Studies Student And Alumni Chosen For 2026 Jazz Gallery Residency Commissions

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
February 20, 2026

Bassist/composer Hannah Marks (’26), a master’s student in New England Conservatory’s Jazz Studies program studying with Frank Carlberg and Anna Webber, and alumni pianist Jonathan Paik (’23) have been chosen for 2026 Residency Commissions by The Jazz Gallery. Given to three emerging artists annually, the commissions grant talented composers and bandleaders the resources to work on large-scale projects that will have enduring and transformative effects on their creative development. “I'm extremely proud of Jonathan Paik and Hannah Marks for being ...

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