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Modern Jazz Quartet

Modern Jazz Quartet

Formed in 1952 from the rhythm section of Dizzy Gillespie's big band, the Modern Jazz Quartet took its inspiration from classical chamber music as well as jazz's blues roots. The group enjoyed a decades-long career with multiple critically acclaimed albums, cementing their place in the history of the genre. Following concerts in Rotterdam and Amsterdam the days before, the Modern Jazz Quartet performed at Singer Concertzaal in Laren for Dutch TV on March 31, 1969. Composed of Milt Jackson on vibraphone, John Lewis on piano, Percy Heath on bass, and Connie Kay on drums, the foursome plays with elegance and style.

2026-01-22 20:29:26 +0000 UTC2026-01-22 21:34:00 +0000 UTC(1h4m)
Philip Catherine, Jean-Louis Rassinfosse & Chet Baker

Philip Catherine, Jean-Louis Rassinfosse & Chet Baker

Two top-tier Belgian musicians – guitarist Philip Catherine and bassist Jean-Louis Rassinfosse – accompany American jazz trumpeter and vocalist Chet Baker during this 1985 performance at the beautiful Brussels Jazz Club, located on the Grand-Place, the Belgian capital's central square. The trio plays Charlie Mariano's “Crystal Bells”, the title track of their acclaimed 1983 album. Other songs played during this legendary concert include “Down” and “How Deep is the Ocean”.

2026-01-22 14:59:39 +0000 UTC2026-01-22 16:41:13 +0000 UTC(1h41m)
Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

His charisma and impeccable phrasing placed him way ahead of the game: ‘The Voice', Frank Sinatra. The legendary American crooner, who sang swing, jazz, and traditional pop, became one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. Tune in to this compilation of historic recordings and let ‘Ol' Blue Eyes' transport you to a different time and place with the songs “High Hopes”, “Ol' Man River”, “Love is Here to Stay”, “I've Got You Under My Skin”, “It Was Just One Of Those Things”, and “Luck Be A Lady”.

2026-01-22 13:44:43 +0000 UTC2026-01-22 14:48:38 +0000 UTC(1h3m)
Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington

In 1956, Duke Ellington and his Orchestra performed a legendary set at the third annual Newport Jazz Festival. It was tenor saxophonist Paul Gonsalves' outstanding 27-chorus solo on “Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue” that revitalized Ellington's career. The success generated during that performance carried him for the rest of his life. By 1973, festivals carrying the Newport name were organized all over the world. Less than a year before his death, Ellington and his Orchestra, with Gonsalves still in the fold, appeared in Brussels to deliver a timeless performance before a highly appreciative crowd.

2026-01-22 12:29:45 +0000 UTC2026-01-22 13:44:43 +0000 UTC(1h14m)
Maynard Ferguson

Maynard Ferguson

The Brussels Jazz Club was filled to the brim with both musicians and audience members when the Maynard Ferguson Big Band performed there during their Winter Tour of 1980. From the first notes of the cover of Weather Report's “Birdland” that opens the performance to the final notes of “Gonna Fly Now” that closes it, Ferguson gives his young sidemen ample time to shine. The mutual admiration shared by the leader and his sidemen makes this performance a delight to watch.

2026-01-22 11:29:49 +0000 UTC2026-01-22 12:29:45 +0000 UTC(59m)
Lucky Peterson & The Organization

Lucky Peterson & The Organization

Every year since 1970, the German city of Burghausen has been hosting one of the largest jazz festivals in the world. During Burghausen International Jazz Week, Burghausen becomes a 'Bavarian jazz mecca': guests from all over the world join the Burghausers to enjoy the most wonderful jazz performances as the colorful hustle and bustle of spectators and musicians shake up the city. In 2019, one of these artists is the legendary bluesman Lucky Peterson, master of the blues guitar and Hammond organ, who celebrates 50 years on stage. Peterson is accompanied by his band The Organization, augmented by the talented vocalist Tamara Tramell. In a singular performance, she offers a fascinating mix of southern soul and modern R&B, exploring the limits of blues and funk.

2026-01-22 10:14:53 +0000 UTC2026-01-22 11:29:49 +0000 UTC(1h14m)
Christian Scott

Christian Scott

In 2019, the vibrant city of Sofia, Bulgaria, hosted the International A to JazZ Festival. Among the featured acts was the trailblazing jazz trumpeter Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah. This genre-defying artist captivated the audience with his eclectic “stretch music” an approach that incorporates hip-hop and reaches back through the American canon into African percussion and its rich melodic content. Trumpeter Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah's quintet, which includes drummer Corey Fonville, percussionist Weedie Braimah, pianist Lawrence Fields, and bass guitarist Max Mucha, delivered a performance that defied boundaries and expectations.

2026-01-22 10:03:14 +0000 UTC2026-01-22 10:14:53 +0000 UTC(11m)
Charlie Galbraith

Charlie Galbraith

In 1963, the small Belgian town of Comblain-la-Tour hosted an exciting line-up of both new and older jazz groups. Opening things up is the British trombonist Charlie Galbraith's All Star Jazz Band, performing classic Dixieland jazz. Next up is German singer Knut Kiesewetter, who, with backing from the Prague Dixieland Band, sings the blues. Perhaps the highlight of this event is the coupling of American alto saxophonist Bud Shank with Dutch pianist Pim Jacobs' trio, who play standards and bossa nova. Bringing things to a close are French clarinetist Marc Laferrière and his New Orleans Stompers with more classic Dixieland.

2026-01-22 09:14:55 +0000 UTC2026-01-22 10:03:14 +0000 UTC(48m)
Lalah Hathaway

Lalah Hathaway

Winner of five Grammys in four consecutive years, including the Grammy for best R&B album in 2017, Lalah Hathaway is a force impossible to ignore. The American artist has shared the scene with Prince, Snoop Dogg, Stevie Wonder, Anita Baker, Mary J. Blige, Frank Ocean and many others, an irrefutable proof of her keen musical sense and enormous talent. With a 26-year career, Hathaway is still highly sought after by the biggest names in music. See her transform the 2018 Sing Jazz festival scene into a real R&B club, where she flaunts her voice and stage presence out of the ordinary.

2026-01-22 09:01:13 +0000 UTC2026-01-22 09:14:55 +0000 UTC(13m)
Carla Bley, Steve Swallow, Wayne Krantz & Victor Lewis

Carla Bley, Steve Swallow, Wayne Krantz & Victor Lewis

Since 1977, Estival is a summer jazz festival in Switzerland, Lugano. Estival offers a thrilling and particularly surprising line-up that explores the rich world of contemporary music whilst promoting the understanding of different cultures, tolerance, and co-existence. Discover the special bond between pianist Carla Bley and bassist Steve Swallow. The two have performed in the same bands since the '60s and have been romantic partners for more than two decades. Watching them perform is the definition of musical telepathy. Together with musicians Wayne Krantz, Victor Lewis, Larry Willis, and Don Alias, they form an amazing sextet at Estival in 1986.

2026-01-22 02:59:15 +0000 UTC2026-01-22 03:59:12 +0000 UTC(59m)
John Lee Hooker, Carey Bell, Jimmy Dawkins & Joe Harper

John Lee Hooker, Carey Bell, Jimmy Dawkins & Joe Harper

In this 1970 performance at Maison de la Radio in Paris, France, American blues legend John Lee Hooker (voice and guitar) is joined by the masterful Carey Bell (harmonica), Joe Harper (bass), Lester Dorsie (drums), and Jimmy Dawkins (electric guitar). From the first to the very last minute of the concert, Hooker illustrates why he, 45 years later, was to be ranked 35th on Rolling Stone's 2015 list of 100 Greatest Guitarists: this bluesman is truly in a class of his own.

2026-01-22 02:14:18 +0000 UTC2026-01-22 02:49:55 +0000 UTC(35m)
Christian Scott

Christian Scott

In 2019, the vibrant city of Sofia, Bulgaria, hosted the International A to JazZ Festival. Among the featured acts was the trailblazing jazz trumpeter Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah. This genre-defying artist captivated the audience with his eclectic “stretch music” an approach that incorporates hip-hop and reaches back through the American canon into African percussion and its rich melodic content. Trumpeter Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah's quintet, which includes drummer Corey Fonville, percussionist Weedie Braimah, pianist Lawrence Fields, and bass guitarist Max Mucha, delivered a performance that defied boundaries and expectations.

2026-01-22 02:02:39 +0000 UTC2026-01-22 02:14:18 +0000 UTC(11m)
Charlie Galbraith

Charlie Galbraith

In 1963, the small Belgian town of Comblain-la-Tour hosted an exciting line-up of both new and older jazz groups. Opening things up is the British trombonist Charlie Galbraith's All Star Jazz Band, performing classic Dixieland jazz. Next up is German singer Knut Kiesewetter, who, with backing from the Prague Dixieland Band, sings the blues. Perhaps the highlight of this event is the coupling of American alto saxophonist Bud Shank with Dutch pianist Pim Jacobs' trio, who play standards and bossa nova. Bringing things to a close are French clarinetist Marc Laferrière and his New Orleans Stompers with more classic Dixieland.

2026-01-22 01:14:21 +0000 UTC2026-01-22 02:02:39 +0000 UTC(48m)
Lalah Hathaway

Lalah Hathaway

Winner of five Grammys in four consecutive years, including the Grammy for best R&B album in 2017, Lalah Hathaway is a force impossible to ignore. The American artist has shared the scene with Prince, Snoop Dogg, Stevie Wonder, Anita Baker, Mary J. Blige, Frank Ocean and many others, an irrefutable proof of her keen musical sense and enormous talent. With a 26-year career, Hathaway is still highly sought after by the biggest names in music. See her transform the 2018 Sing Jazz festival scene into a real R&B club, where she flaunts her voice and stage presence out of the ordinary.

2026-01-22 01:00:39 +0000 UTC2026-01-22 01:14:21 +0000 UTC(13m)
Muddy Waters, Horace Silver & Dizzy Gillespie

Muddy Waters, Horace Silver & Dizzy Gillespie

The Newport Jazz Festival, first established in the North-American town of Newport, Rhode Island in the summer of 1954, has now grown to become one of the largest multi-day celebrations of jazz worldwide. It has resulted in numerous famous live albums from top-rate jazz stars, and has spawned several worldwide tours, including editions of the Newport Jazz Festival in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. In 1968, the Newport Jazz Festival in Rotterdam welcomed three talented Americans: pianist Horace Silver, guitarist Muddy Waters, and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, alongside their bands.

2026-01-21 23:59:25 +0000 UTC2026-01-22 01:00:39 +0000 UTC(1h1m)
Kenny Barron

Kenny Barron

Pianist Kenny Barron's June 27, 2019 appearance at the Alfa Jazz Festival in Ukraine's Lviv was a celebration of sublime jazz virtuosity. The revered elder statesmen of jazz piano brought his regular working trio of Kiyoshi Kitagawa (bass) and Jonathan Blake (drums), augmented by stellar jazzman Marcus Strickland (tenor saxophone) and young lion Riley Mulherkar (trumpet). Their seamless blend of classic bebop and modern explorations spoke of a deep, emotive connection to each note, captivating the Ukrainian audience with lyrical improvisations during this unforgettable concert.

2026-01-21 23:49:00 +0000 UTC2026-01-21 23:59:25 +0000 UTC(10m)
Bobby McFerrin

Bobby McFerrin

Estival Jazz Lugano is an annual, open-air music festival that takes place over five days in the picturesque city of Lugano, Switzerland. Since 1979, this musical Mecca has been a must-attend event for all jazz and world music fans worldwide. In 1985, American vocal virtuoso Bobby McFerrin took the stage solo at Estival Jazz Lugano. The one-man musical force stunned the audience with his unique vocal percussion as he delved into the crowd for this quirky and charming act.

2026-01-21 22:59:29 +0000 UTC2026-01-21 23:37:06 +0000 UTC(37m)