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 02.04.2026 The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz announced that its renowned International Jazz Competition will spotlight jazz vocals in 2026 and, for the first time in its history, will take place outside of the United States—in Paris, France, in partnership with the Fondation Louis Vuitton. Widely recognized as the world's most prestigious jazz competition, the Institute's International Jazz Competition has played a pivotal role for nearly four decades in identifying and elevating the next generation of jazz artists. The 2026 edition will bring together exceptional young vocalists from around the world to compete on an international stage. read more 02.04.2026 The new album Open Space by bass clarinetist Fie Schouten and her international ensemble, consisting of Vincent Courtois on cello, Sofia Borges on drums and actor Pierre Baux, is inspired and structured by the iconic 1974 book Espèces d'espaces (“Species of Spaces”) by French writer Georges Perec. In Espèces d'espaces, Georges Perec explores humanity's relationship with everyday and extraordinary living environments, each time from a different spatial perspective. read more19.03.2026 Road to Bangkok Jazz Festival is an exclusive prelude to the city’s premier jazz celebration, held in honor of International Jazz Day. The event features an extraordinary lineup of world-class jazz musicians from around the globe—uniting masters of the genre for an unforgettable night of live performances and spontaneous jam sessions. read more  19.03.2026 Savant Records announces the May 22, 2026 release of Another Kind of Bird, the compelling new album from drummer and bandleader Richard Baratta. His fifth recording for the label finds Baratta revisiting music associated with Charlie Parker. Richard Baratta has built a career defined by range and reinvention. He began playing professionally more than four decades ago, performing with big bands and ensembles around New York before transitioning into film, where he became a highly respected producer with credits including The Wolf of Wall Street, The Irishman, Joker, and several Spider-Man films. read more 10.03.2026 Aretha Tillotson — bassist, bandleader, composer, educator, and one of the most vital voices in Canadian jazz — has earned a 2026 JUNO Award nomination for Jazz Album of the Year (Solo) for her sophomore record, Kinda Out West. Released November 7, 2025 on Bent River Records, the album showcases Tillotson at the height of her creative powers: an assured, utterly distinctive musician whose compositions and bass work have already established her as a defining force in the country's musical landscape. read more27.02.2026 The Steve Holt Jazz Impact Quintet has received a 2026 JUNO Award nomination for Jazz Album of the Year for their latest release, IMPACT. The album showcases Holt's return as a leader and composer, supported by a powerhouse quintet featuring five of the country's most respected jazz musicians. read more 11.02.2026 On Sunday, March 1st, 2026 at 7pm at Ki Smith Gallery, Composers Concordance presents Imitations, a concert event exploring the many ways musical ideas are echoed, transformed, distorted, and reimagined. read more
02.04.2026 The Canadian Blues Music Awards made history Monday night at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto, crowning the first-ever winners of Canada's new national blues recognition programme across 16 competitive categories. read more  25.02.2026 Hamilton, Ontario-based Errol Starr and Tribz unveil their new single "True Love". The song highlights the collective strength of artists whose careers helped define Canadian rock, R&B, and blues radio from the 1970s through the 1990s. Frontman Errol Starr, a JUNO Award winner widely recognized for his enduring vocal presence and crossover appeal, leads the project alongside guitarist Earl Johnson, founder of the influential rock band Moxy. Johnson's blues-rooted guitar work and Starr's expressive vocal delivery anchor the band's sound, bringing together two Canadian music mainstays whose work has long resonated with rock, blues, and soul audiences. read more 10.06.2025 Now in its 28th year, The Columbia Pike Blues Festival is an electrifying summer celebration that brings together music, community, and culture to the heart of Arlington's most vibrant corridor. This festival is the largest blues festival in the D.C. metropolitan area. Presented by the Columbia Pike Partnership in partnership with Arlington Arts, the festival shines a spotlight on the phenomenal musical talent of Washington D.C. while honoring the rich diversity and lively spirit of the local Arlington, Virginia area. read more23.05.2025 On Monday May 26, a special Sol Roots band formation performs at "Blue Monday Concert Series" at Westminster D.C. This will be a special Memorial Day evening concert. Sol Roots performs an award-winning blend of New Orleans influenced funk, deep blues, heartfelt jazz and soul, and energetic rock. Known for his ferocious guitar skills and soulful vocals, Sol has toured around the world with many musical legends. read more
20.02.2026 On Sunday, March 8th at 3pm at St. John's in the Village, Composers Concordance presents Trio Terrano in a concert of riveting new music written for violin, cello, and piano. Featured on the program are Gene Pritsker's 'Everything Profound, ' Audrey Morse's 'Tintagel Castle and Merlin's Cave, ' and Lynn Bechtold's 'What If, ' plus music by Anton Arensky, Dan Cooper, Walter Rabl, and Paul Schoenfield. read more 15.01.2026 On Sunday, February 1st at 7pm, Composers Concordance presents a decidedly unusual experiment in contemporary music: the controlled mixing of alcohol, instruments, and adventurous composers. Titled DWI (Drinking With Instruments), this event explores what happens when new music meets a well-poured drink. The program will be presented live read more 15.01.2026 On Saturday, February 7th at 7pm, Composers Concordance presents an evening of chamber and electronic music at Red Eye NY, featuring composer/DJ hybrids Gilbert Galindo (aka Casa De Galindo) and Gene Pritsker (aka Di.J. Noizepunk). read more  25.12.2025 As the first snowflakes of the season begin to fall across North America, Toronto-born, Los Angeles-based independent artist Blaine Sharp's beloved holiday song "The First Snowfall" is experiencing a viral surge, amassing over 100,000 streams on Spotify. The swingin' vocal version, which captures the magical transformation that happens when winter's first snow blankets the world, has achieved a remarkable 66% listener engagement rate (Saves + Adds) on Spotify, proving that audiences are hungry for new holiday music infused with timeless sophistication and genuine emotion. read more
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