Ian Carr's Nucleus

Jazz History

Remembering Ian Carr: As His 93rd Birthday Approaches, His Influence Has Never Felt Larger

On April 21, the late Ian Carr would have turned 93. The Scottish trumpeter, composer, author, and founder of Nucleus left a legacy that continues to shape British and international jazz fusion. Here's a look at the man, his music, and his remarkable second life as a writer.

April 20, 2026 10 min read

Education

Inside the 2026 Next Jazz Legacy Cohort: Berklee, Mellon, and the New Economics of Jazz Mentorship

The Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice and New Music USA have announced the fifth Next Jazz Legacy cohort, backed by $1.25 million in renewed Mellon Foundation funding. Here's how the program is rethinking what jazz mentorship can be.

April 19, 2026 9 min read

Industry

Meet the Future of Jazz Piano: Tyler Bullock & Esteban Castro Win the Inaugural Gilmore Award

The Gilmore has named Tyler Bullock and Esteban Castro as the inaugural recipients of its 2026 Larry J. Bell Young Jazz Artist Awards. Here's why these two pianists, both under 24, represent the brightest future of the music.

April 18, 2026 8 min read

Music News

Bill Frisell's 'In My Dreams' Is the Most Quietly Radical Jazz Album of 2026

Bill Frisell's new Blue Note album 'In My Dreams' assembles a never-before-heard sextet — Jenny Scheinman, Eyvind Kang, Hank Roberts, Thomas Morgan, and Rudy Royston — into something between chamber group and jazz combo. The result is a quiet revelation.

April 17, 2026 9 min read

Festival News

International Jazz Day 2026: Chicago Hosts the 15th Anniversary Global Concert

On April 30, Chicago becomes the official Global Host City for International Jazz Day's 15th anniversary, with an All-Star Concert at the Lyric Opera featuring Herbie Hancock, Kurt Elling, Jacob Collier, and a stellar global lineup. Here's what to know.

April 16, 2026 8 min read

Live Music

Miles Davis at 100: Your Complete Guide to the Centenary Tribute Concerts

May 26, 2026 marks Miles Davis' 100th birthday, and the global commemoration is already underway. From a symphonic premiere at National Sawdust to all-star tributes spanning Birdland to San Francisco, here are the events you can't miss.

April 15, 2026 9 min read

Music News

Coltrane 100: The Lost Tiberi Tapes Are Finally Coming Out

The Coltrane Estate has launched 'COLTRANE 100,' a year-long global celebration of the saxophonist's centenary. At its heart: previously unheard private live recordings made by Frank Tiberi between 1961 and 1965, with a Record Store Day preview arriving April 18.

April 14, 2026 8 min read

Music News

Record Store Day 2026: The Essential Jazz Releases You Need to Know

Record Store Day 2026 arrives on April 18 with an exceptional crop of jazz vinyl — from a lost Roy Ayers Atlantic session to a Don Cherry rarity returning to print after 50 years. Here's your complete guide to this year's must-have jazz drops.

April 13, 2026 9 min read

Festival News

Los Angeles Announces Its First-Ever Citywide Jazz Festival for Summer 2026

Los Angeles is making history with its first-ever citywide jazz festival, bringing free concerts to parks across all 15 council districts and culminating in a four-stage Caribbean Street Festival. Here's everything we know so far.

April 13, 2026 8 min read