So many highlights in tonight’s @92ndStreetY @milesdavis Centennial Celebration concert as the “Kind of Blue Band” played the iconic album’s music, honoring without imitating. “Flamenco Sketches” melted listeners in their seats with its lushness, thanks to deep, patiently-placed bass lines of @BusterSOM and pointed, muted and open-horn statements from Dr. Eddie Henderson. @Peeano88 @javonjackson Willie Jones III @donharmusi…what a sextet!

Sky’s the limit with the arsenal of extended techniques and effects, combined with such a high and consistent level of creativity plus the familiarity factor of close collaborators @MegOkura @samnewsome Angelica Sanchez. @ibeambrooklyn the trio summoned sounds well beyond mere violin, soprano saxophone and piano.

Check out Oct. issue @MegOkura Artist Feature (p. 7) and see her at @birdlandjazz tonight (Tue. 10/6) with the Michael Brecker Quindectet (for which she is musical director and violinist) and then tomorrow she's at @ibeambrooklyn with @samnewsome and Angelica Sanchez! – at New York, USA

Multi-instrumentalist Scott Robinson previewed the first of four movements to ‘Reach For Tomorrow’, his massive undertaking that has thus far taken 7+ years to present its initial movement. Playing and improvising on literally hundreds of instruments, he presented a sneak peek of the recording’s masterful results to a full Lang Hall @Hunter_College. Many close collaborators of his were in attendance, including Maria Schneider, Martin Wind, Gary Versace, Julian Thayer, Rob Schwimmer and Ryan Keberle who helped present the special event. Here’s hoping he doesn’t make us wait 20+ years for the completion of the final three movements.

The LES' Orchard Street Jazz Festival (through Oct. 5) presented by Close Up, tonight features Craig Taborn, Thomas Morgan, Kayvon Gordon + David Leon, Joel Ross, Daniel Prim. Be sure to check out NYCJR's Oct. issue Label Spotlight feature on the venue's in-house boutique Close Up Records label!

The New York City Jazz Record's OCTOBER ISSUE is now available, including at locations throughout NYC and online: nycjazzrecord.com This month's coverage includes features on tenor saxophonist/flutist @LewTabackin1, pianist-keyboardist @robertirvingiii, violinist @MegOkura, pianist Klaus Koenig, Close Up Records, festival reports from NoMad Jazz Festival, @MontclrJazzFest, Jazz em Agosto + In Memoriam Special Feature tribute to @reallycassandra.

100 years ago today the one and only @JohnColtrane was born. 15 years ago, NYCJR was thrilled to have legendary jazz photographer Chuck Stewart's image (from the album 'Ascension') grace our cover...

Third and final night of “@JohnColtrane Centennial: Jimmy Garrison Festival” at Brooklyn’s @S_S_Plus opens with all-star trio , each member with their unique link to Coltrane and Garrison, starting respectively with sons @RaviColtrane and Matt Garrison + drummer @drummerslams (grandson of drummer Roy Haynes, who frequently played in the John Coltrane Quartet). Their set included “Countdown” and a miniature “A Love Supreme”. Bassist showcases to follow!…

The time has arrived, well just about! As we count down the last week until the official centennial, marking @JohnColtrane's birthday (9/23 if that hasn't already been etched into your calendars)...tonight is the opening night of the two-night "John Coltrane Centennial: Celebrating Jimmy Garrison" at @S_S_Plus in Brooklyn, featuring Matthew Garrison, Reggie Workman, @MrStanleyClarke, @JohnJPatitucci, @RaviColtrane + others! Check out NYCJR Cover Story feature on #jimmygarrisonbass! nycjazzrecord.com

Check out NYCJR Sep. issue review (p. 20) of guitarist Jon Madof @Tzadik_label album and see/hear him tonight (9/9) for the release concert at @nublu . nycjazzrecord.com/wp-content…

As part of @harlemjazzboxx1 series, woodwinds master Marty Ehrlich Quartet setlist covers the gamut, from compositions by Baikida Carroll, Arthur Blythe and Ehrlich originals. In the case of Julius Hemphill’s “Georgie Blue” they even took advantage of the church acoustics at Harlem’s Mt. Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church…

RIP Cassandra Wilson (1955-2026), who passed away today at the age of 70. An immediately recognizable vocalist since the mid '80s, the jazz and music world has enjoyed her presence on recordings - from her early and extensive collaborations with alto saxophonist @mbase to her own albums, starting with 'Point of View' (featuring Coleman) and her signing with @bluenoterecords and debut for the label, 'Blue Light 'Til Dawn' to 'New Moon Daughter', etc. - and her concerts, which will forever remain some of the most memorable shows for anyone who had the pleasure of hearing her live. (18 years ago, she graced our Cover, thanks to @SuzanneLorge)

RIP Gene Bertoncini (b. April 6th, 1937 - d. August 30th, 2026) who passed away at age 89. The prolific and popular studio musician (and master of the nylon-string guitar) appeared on hundreds of albums, including those by Clark Terry (whose 'Tread Ye Lightly' was the guitarist's 1963 recording debut), Benny Goodman, Duke Pearson, Paul Desmond, Hubert Laws, Wayne Shorter, vocalists Carmen McRae, Nancy Wilson, Tony Bennett, Sylvia Syms, Morgana King, Mark Murphy and Melissa Stylianou, and collaborations with fellow guitarists such as Jack Wilkins, John Pisano, Frank Vignola, Roni Ben-Hur and bassist Michael Moore. (Here's a 2014 interview with Gene, which appeared in NYCJR....)

Three-day outdoor @SummerStage #CharlieParkerJazzFestival culminates in style at Tompkins Square Park, honoring @JohnColtrane centennial with none other than @RaviColtrane, who dedicates his set to father (“Countdown”, “Equinox”, “Naima”, “Expression”) + “Segment” Bird encore with @DavidVirelles @DouglasDezron @JohnathanBlake1

The New York City Jazz Record's SEPTEMBER ISSUE is now available, including at locations throughout NYC and online: nycjazzrecord.com This month's coverage includes features on bassist JIMMY GARRISON (in celebration of the @JohnColtrane centennial), multi-instrumentalist/vocalist @g_carling, drummer @JoeHertenstein, jazz advocate LYNNE MUELLER, the late flutist JEREMY STEIG, @redhookrecords + Festival Reports: @92ndStreetY "Jazz in July," @BezauBeatz and JazzFest Budapest....

Check out Aug. issue review (p. 19) of new @GoldingsLarry, Peter Bernstein, Bill Stewart album on and see/hear the longstanding trio on their album release's penultimate night tonight (8/22) + tomorrow (8/23) at @smokejazzclub.

Check out the Aug. issue Artist Feature (p. 7) on guitarist-vocalist @jocelyn_gould and see/hear her tonight through Sunday (8/21-23)at @birdlandjazz....

Saxophonist-vocalist @CamilleThurman brought a high-energy performance to @GrantsTombNPS with drummer Darrell Green Quartet featuring….could it be: veteran octogenarian trumpeter Kamau Adilifu (aka Charles Sullivan), one of jazz’ standout trumpeters from the early ‘70s?! A sight and sound for sore eyes! Thanks @JazzmobileNy! – at Manhattan, NY

Centennial tributes c/o @JazzmobileNy to Randy Weston, Melba Liston & Jimmy Heath at @MarcusGarveyPA. One of the best Weston tribute bands showcased in @realTKBlue ARAQ (African Rhythms Alumni Quintet) with Frank Lacy-trombone, Sharp Radway-piano, Alex Blake-bass, Baba Neil Clarke-drums/percussion; followed by Jimmy Heath Big Band led by Antonio Hart (who performed a “Stars Fell on Alabama” for the ages). – at Manhattan, NY

Arguably the best modern day big band vocalist has to be @rgambarini whose extensive work with the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star band sets her head and shoulders apart. Late set Wed. included excellent arrangements of “I’m Glad There is You” (Quincy Jones arrangement), “Satin Doll”, “’Round Midnight” (Slide Hampton arrangement) + “Blue ’N Boogie” (featuring an electric, scat duo with trombonist Jason Jackson). – at Manhattan, NY