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Fling II: Modular Synths, Pedal Steel, And Michigan Motorik
by Lawrence Peryer
This week we're putting The Tonearm's needle on Ann Arbor kosmische band Fling ii. I sat down with drummer and synthesist Brad Gowland, and guitarist Richard Murphy, to chat about their third album, 3, which is out now on We Are Busy Bodies. Its six tracks were cut down from hours of studio jamming. ...
Jamey Haddad Quartet Featuring Helio Alves
by Daniel Peck
Jamey Haddad holds a singular position in the world of jazz and contemporary music. Haddad's musical voice transcends styles and trends, and the universal quality of his playing has attracted many international collaborations with artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Paul Simon, and Sting. Born of Lebanese descent, he is regarded as one of the foremost world music ...
Drummer-bandleader Brandon Sanders Carries Basketball Roles Into The Studio On His Feel-Good Fourth Album, The Game Changer
Out October 30, 2026 via Savant Records, The Game Changer features Warren Wolf, Jeremy Pelt, William Hill III, Stacy Dillard, Eric Wheeler and guest vocalist Briana Swann “Instead of playing jazz in his youth, Sanders played basketball, and one can picture him dribbling the ball with the same springy energy….” —Chris Pearson, The Times of London ...
Mark Gross: Jazz for Teens
by B.D. Lenz
For many young musicians, learning jazz is about much more than learning how to play an instrument. It's about developing confidence, learning to listen, finding your own voice, and discovering how to work with others.Few people understand that better than Mark Gross. As Director of Jazz Instruction at NJPAC, Gross has spent years helping ...
John Coltrane in Detroit: A Brief History
by Paul Rauch
When the calendar turned to 2026, a spirit of celebration was sparked in the jazz community. It marked one hundred years from the birth dates of two jazz titans in John Coltrane and Miles Davis. Coltrane departed us in 1967 from cancer, a life of barely more than forty years that changed the course of jazz. ...
New England Conservatory’s Jazz And Contemporary Musical Arts Departments Present A Tantalizing Amalgam Of Performers, Styles, And Events For The Fall 2026 Season
The Jazz Studies and Contemporary Musical Arts departments at New England Conservatory (NEC) present a vibrant fall season filled with concerts, master classes, jam sessions and other events. Nearly all NEC events are free, and many will be livestreamed. Visit NEC’s Performances and Events calendar for comprehensive listings and more information. The season begins in early ...
Saxophonist Ron Blake Announces The Release Of 3 New Videos Starting With "No Hype Blues," Premiering September 7 In Honor Of Sonny Rollins
“No Hype Blues,” the first in a series of three new videos by the Ron Blake Quartet, will premiere on September 7. The videos were recorded at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago on November 24, 2024, with guitarist Bobby Broom, bassist Dennis Carroll, and drummer Kobie Watkins. Blake chose September 7 as the release date for ...
Samara Joy and Christian McBride at Summerstage
by Paul Reynolds
Samara Joy and Christian McBride Summerstage Verve's 70th Anniversary Celebration New York NY September 2, 2026 Founded 70 years ago, Verve Records was launched in part to treat female jazz artists with respect, who too often had been shortchanged within a music community that was male-centric to an extreme. It's fitting, ...
Ruthie Foster, Gretchen Parlato, Alden Hellmuth, Brothers/Nevala/Aucoin, Enoch Smith Jr., Brittany Anjou & More
by Mary Foster Conklin
This broadcast includes new music from Ruthie Foster, Gretchen Parlato, Alden Hellmuth, Michael Brothers / Andy Nevala/Tim Aucoin, Enoch Smith, Jr. plus a single from Bi Tyrant & Brittany Anjou, with birthday shoutouts to Dinah Washington, Alice Coltrane, Vicki Burns, Mimi Fox, Imani Rouselle, Linda May Han Oh, Patricia Brennan, Honorable Men Mark Winkler, Michael Dease ...
Jon Batiste, Greg Chako, Ulysses Owens Jr., Faye Carol & Matt White
by Joe Dimino
In memory of the incomparable Dolly Parton, who we lost at the age of 80 on August 25, 2026, we open this edition of Neon Jazz by celebrating an artist whose music, generosity, and humanity reached far beyond the stage. Matt White carries that spirit forward with his 2026 album Dolly, offering a beautiful interpretation of ...
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