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From his beginnings as one of Chicago’s most thrilling young trumpeters, to his current status as an internationally renowned musician, composer and bandleader, Marquis Hill has worked tirelessly to break down the barriers that divide musical genres. Contemporary and classic jazz, hip-hop, R&B, Chicago house, neo-soul—to Hill, they’re all essential elements of the profound African-American creative heritage he’s a part of. “It all comes from the same tree,” he says. “They simply blossomed from different branches.” That mission to bring styles together, complemented by Hill’s absolute mastery of his instrument, is a through line connecting his many achievements

Article: In Pictures

Strange Heavens, Sublime Music: Linda May Han Oh Trio at the 2026 Newport Jazz Festival

by Dave Kaufman
August 17, 2026

This year marked the 72nd year of the Newport Jazz Festival and the first with Nate Smith as artistic director, succeeding Christian McBride, who served in that capacity for a decade. It was also my fourth year working the festival as a photographer and photo-essayist, an experience that continues to be one of the high points ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Selma Savolainen, Marquis Hill, Sonia Spinello, John Hollenbeck, Stargazers

by Ludovico Granvassu
May 26, 2026

Two remarkable emerging singers, Selma Savolainen and Sonia Spinello, bookend a playlist of recent and upcoming releases which range from the adventurous to the spiritual.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Selma Savolainen “Angry Man" In the Shade (Whirlwind) 0:16 Host talks 6:46 Marquis Hill ...

Article: Live Review

Denver Jazz Fest 2026

by Geoff Anderson
April 22, 2026

Denver Jazz Fest 2026 Denver and Boulder, CO April 7-12, 2026 It's easy to get used to the lifestyle: a concert every night, and three on Saturday: eight concerts in six days. Shouldn't life be like this all the time? Well, it was for almost a week in early April around Denver ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Happy Birthday Herbie Hancock! Recognizing birthdays of Gene Ammons, Joshua Espinoza, and Others; New Music From Kurt Elling, Spyro Gyra, and More

by David W. Daniels
April 21, 2026

Herbie Hancock turned 86 on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Recognition of his musical contributions to albums by Donald Byrd, Jackie Mclean, the Pointer Sisters, and others. New music as named above, also from Michael Dease, Jeremy Pelt, Javon Jackson, and more. Playlist Eddie Henderson “Discoveries" from Inside Out (Capricorn) 00:00 Donald Byrd “Requiem" from ...

Article: Live Review

Marquis Hill Family Band at the Village Vanguard

by Max Kutner
March 27, 2026

Marquis Hill Family Band The Village Vanguard New York, NY March 19, 2026 Critically-acclaimed trumpeter and composer Marquis Hill brought his Family Band to the Village Vanguard on March 19th as part of weeklong residency marking Hill's debut as a bandleader. The late set boasted a full hour of five original ...

Article: Live Review

Makaya McCraven at the Cleveland Museum of Art

by C. Andrew Hovan
February 28, 2026

Makaya McCraven Cleveland Museum of Art Cleveland, OH February 18, 2026 As the Cleveland Museum of Art continues to expand its artistic reach under the leadership of Gabe Pollack, director of performing arts since 2022, the dividends are increasingly apparent. With the resources to present artists beyond the scope of a ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Maria Schneider's Latest, "American Crow" + Dave Adewumi, Dawn Clement and Al Foster

by Hobart Taylor
February 12, 2026

Maria Schneider's “American Crow" debuts, new music from Chicago trumpeter Sam Robinson, Audrey Ochoa's latest and Montreal's Bellbird Playlist Host Speaks 00:00 Marquis Hill “Demo 1 Dec 7" from Mixes (Black Unlimited Music) 00:15 Audrey Ochoa “Another One" from The Sorceress (Chronograph) 2:49 Sam Robinson “Leia" from Chasin' The Dream (Mile High) 8:22 Wanees ...

Album

Ones & Twos

By Gerald Clayton

Label: Blue Note Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Angels Speak; Cinnamon Sugar; Sacrifice Culture; How Much Love?; Count M; Just Above; Lovingly; Rush; For Peace; More Always; Space Seas; Endless Tubes

Article: In Pictures

Joel Ross with John Toomey Trio at the Attucks Jazz Club

by Mark Robbins
November 14, 2025

Joel Ross is a man of few words. Actually, he was a man of no words until the end of the first set when he told the sold-out audience that the group would be back after a break. Then no more words until the end of the second set when he thanked everyone for coming and ...