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Critics’ Picks 2019

Over the last year, a lot of memorable albums have been released. As we always…

Brad Mehldau – Finding Gabriel (Nonesuch Records)

Of all the qualities for which composer, keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist Brad Mehldau earns praise (and…

JAZZIZ Weekly Discover Playlist: June 17, 2019

Ryan Porter’s new album Force For Good is featured on our Weekly Discover Playlist for June…

Listen to the Lineup: The 40th Annual Montreal Jazz Festival

Summer is upon us, and with it comes the 40th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Rio Tinto. The fest is all set to take place June 26 through July 6 in downtown Montreal, with several hundred thousand people descending upon the Canadian city to experience the biggest jazz celebration in the world.

Jazz Chart Update: Week of June 3

Vocalist Michael Bublé reclaimed the top spot and jazz fusion group Pieces of a Dream debuted at No. 2 in this week’s Billboard Jazz 100 Charts, while over in the JazzWeek Radio Charts, guitarist Dave Stryker entered his second straight week in the No. 1 spot with his grooving retro-funk album Eight Track III.

New Music Monday: Brad Mehldau, Vivian Sessoms, Steven Van Zandt

Looking for some Monday motivation? We’ve got you covered. From an electronic duo’s debut project…

Charlie Haden & Brad Mehldau – Long Ago and Far Away (Impulse!)

This meeting between Charlie Haden and Brad Mehldau unites two musicians from separate generations who…

JAZZIZ Music from the Magazine Playlist: February 2019

The best new music from our February 2019 issue.

February 2019 Issue

In this issue, we delve into the raw yet refined art of pianist Myra Melford, chat with Larry Grenadier about his first solo bass recording and check in with saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, guitarist Bobby Broom, drummer Allison Miller and more.