Review: Walter Smith III, Ambrose Akinmusire pack the Blue Whale
- 11:41 AM — Jun 3 —
- Source: Los Angeles Times - Los Angeles CA
Declining record sales, aging audiences and the closing of legendary clubs make worrying for jazz's future an annual concern among followers of the music. Read More
AWARD: Kenny Barron and Ron Carter Awarded for Lifetime Contributions to Jazz
- 12:43 PM — Jun 1 —
- Source: All About Jazz
The DC Jazz Festival (DCJF) will present its annual Lifetime Achievement Award to two of the world's most renowned jazz artists, Kenny Barron and Ron Carter , at its 8th annual Festival, held June 1-10. Read More
Q&A: Steve Martin tackles Staten Island, Shakespeare
- 6:56 AM — May 27 —
- Source: Staten Island Advance - Staten Island NY
Steve Martin has a new writing partner, a guy even more famous than the comedian, actor, writer and banjo player. Read More
Steve Martin making 'music' with William Shakespeare
- 7:10 PM — May 22 —
- Source: Democrat and Chronicle - Rochester NY
Steve Martin has a new writing partner, a guy even more famous than the comedian, actor, writer and banjo player. Read More
For band director Jim Spadafore, it's the final Jumpin' Jazz Jam at Liverpool High School
- 8:32 AM — May 21 —
- Source: The Post-Standard - Syracuse NY
Jim Spadafore remembers the road trip to SUNY Binghamton 15 years ago so very well. Read More
John Softness moved to Florida but he's hardly retiring - New York Daily News
- 6:35 AM — May 20 —
- Source: Jackson County Floridan - Marianna FL
When John Softness left Manhattan for Miami in 1997, he was 66 with a four-decade run as a legendary public relations maven. Read More
Jazz drummer Ralph Peterson marks 50th with NY gig
- 6:16 AM — May 20 —
- Source: Entertainment - New York Daily News
"As I come to the halfway point in my life, I'm learning that the answers lie in the middle."Read More
PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Terence Blanchard Commissioned to Write New Work for Opera Theatre St. Louis
- 9:46 AM — May 17 —
- Source: All About Jazz
Trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard (pictured) has been commissioned to write a new work called Champion for Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. Read More
WATCH: Composer Terence Blanchard Explains Musical Direction for ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’
- 5:15 PM — May 16 —
- Source: Black Enterprise
The score was an essential part of bringing Tennessee Williams ' 1947 play, A Streetcar Named Desire , back to the stage. Read More
Lionel Loueke to Release "Heritage" on Aug. 28
- 3:25 PM — May 16 —
- Source: ArtistDirect
On Aug. 28, the acclaimed West African jazz guitarist/vocalist Lionel Loueke will release Heritage , his dynamic third Blue Note album, which was co-produced by label mate Robert Glasper. Read More
Biography
In the post-Wynton Marsalis era, jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard has become a most prominent brass player, bandleader,... Read the full Terence Blanchard bio.



