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Multi-GRAMMY, Oscar and EMMY winner Jon Batiste announces an unprecedented four-night residency at London's KOKO venue (June 24-28, 2026), with each evening spotlighting a different dimension of his artistry.

"Regardless of what you play, the biggest thing is keeping the feel going." - Wes Montgomery

Gorillaz's new album "The Mountain" brings together Black Thought (appearing on multiple tracks including "The Moon Cave" and "The Empty Dream Machine"), Yasiin Bey/Mos Def (on "Damascus"), rising soul star Jalen Ngonda ("The Moon Cave"), and sitarist Anoushka Shankar.

Grammy-winning blues guitarist and singer John Hammond Jr. passed away on February 28, 2026, at the age of 83 from cardiac arrest.

A tireless road warrior and ambassador for the blues, Hammond influenced generations of musicians and kept the tradition alive until his final days.

Four-time Grammy winner Stanley Clarke launches the inaugural Santa Monica International Jazz Festival, May 1-9, 2026, celebrating the centennials of Miles Davis and John Coltrane.

The Jazz FM Awards 2026 nominees have been announced, and the lineup is exceptional! Returning to KOKO in London on April 16, this year's ceremony celebrates the vibrant cross-section of artists shaping jazz, soul and blues globally.

“Salsa is not a rhythm. It is a concept. An open, ever-evolving musical, cultural, sociopolitical concept.” - Willie Colón

Snarky Puppy's acclaimed GroundUP Music Festival returns to Miami Beach's historic Bandshell for its 10th anniversary edition, March 13-15, 2026, with a stellar lineup that demolishes genre boundaries and celebrates musical collaboration.

Paris' legendary New Morning jazz club marks 45 years with an anniversary season bringing together jazz royalty, funk legends, and tomorrow's brightest stars.

San Diego soul trio Thee Sacred Souls are bringing their vintage-inspired sound to amphitheaters across North America this summer with The Constellation Tour, featuring LA LOM and The Womack Sisters as special guests.

Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo is set to direct, star in, and co-produce "Unforgettable," a musical biopic about legendary jazz pianist and vocalist Nat King Cole.

The life of legendary jazz and blues vocalist Dinah Washington is heading to the big screen. British playwright Winsome Pinnock will write the screenplay, with Danny Glover executive producing.

Japanese guitar icon Masayoshi Takanaka is bringing his signature surf-rock fusion sound to London this summer, headlining the UK's first-ever large-scale outdoor Japanese music festival at the historic Crystal Palace Bowl on Friday, August 7, 2026.

The hip-hop world mourns the loss of Oliver "Power" Grant, a founding member and close collaborator of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, who died on Monday, February 23, 2026. He was 52 years old.

The "beat scientist" brings his "Off The Record" Tour to Miami tonight!

Internationally acclaimed drummer, producer and sonic collagist Makaya McCraven takes the stage at the Miami Beach Bandshell with his band for a night of organic beat music, genre-bending improvisation and live sonic collage.

QWEST TV Editor's Pick: Moonchild - Waves

With Waves, the Los Angeles–based trio moves beyond love songs toward a more introspective, jazz-infused neo-soul, confronting themes of grief, resilience, and self-empowerment head-on.

Paris Barclay's documentary Billy Preston: "That's the Way God Planned". It tells the complete story of the keyboardist John Lennon called "the fifth Beatle."

“In music, you have to go everywhere!” - Michel Portal

Two-time Grammy nominee Grant Gee has won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival for "Everybody Digs Bill Evans,".

The SFJAZZ Gala 2026 on May 7, a spectacular celebration of jazz history and legend! Themed "Milestones: Celebrating Miles & Trane at 100," the evening honors the centennials of Miles Davis and John Coltrane while presenting guitar icon George Benson with the SFJAZZ Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Coltrane Estate announces a monumental year-long celebration for John Coltrane's 100th birthday, uniting Impulse! Records, Craft Recordings, and Rhino Records for an unprecedented recorded tribute to the saxophonist's legacy.

British folk-soul legend Labi Siffre announces his triumphant return with "Unfinished Business", his first album in 28 years since 1998's "The Last Songs". The London artist previews the collection with "Far Away," a breathtaking piano ballad that showcases his enduring songwriting mastery.

The Blue Note Jazz Festival announces its 2026 lineup for June 13-14 at the iconic Hollywood Bowl. Soul icon Patti LaBelle tops the bill alongside Grammy-winning baritone Gregory Porter, hip-hop legend Wyclef Jean, and rising jazz sensation Samara Joy, one of the genre's most exciting young voices.

QWEST TV Editor's Pick: Jill Scott - "To Whom This May Concern"

The salsa world mourns the loss of Willie Colón, the legendary trombonist and arranger who passed away peacefully February 21, 2026 at age 75.

"I grew up with all mothers, all women. I come from a long line of matriarchs, very strong women."
Erykah Badu

We Love Green 2026 has unveiled its complete lineup for June 5-7, and beneath the big pop names lies a treasure trove for fans of jazz, soul, funk, and the vibrant musical traditions that continue to shape contemporary sound.

Eight-time Grammy winner Ziggy Marley is set to release his 9th solo studio album, "Brightside", exclusively on vinyl and CD for Record Store Day on April 18th, 2026, with digital release following on May 1st.

Get ready, blues fans! A treasure trove of Freddie King's music is about to be unearthed. "Feeling Alright: The Complete 1975 Nancy Jazz Pulsation Concerts"
will be released for the first time for Record Store Day 2026.