Live & Upcoming Programmes

Quincy Jones, Porter Kilbert, Phil Woods & Budd Johnson

Quincy Jones, Porter Kilbert, Phil Woods & Budd Johnson

‘Jazz Icons: Quincy Jones' spotlights a young ‘Q' conducting his ‘dream band'—an 18-piece orchestra of world-renowned players such as Clark Terry, Phil Woods, Sahib Shihab, Budd Johnson and Benny Bailey. This recording features 5 songs and is one of the finest examples of big band jazz ever to be captured on film. Shot in Belgium in 1961, this concert is one of the only known visual documents of this legendary tour.

2026-01-03 22:14:36 +0000 UTC2026-01-03 22:43:24 +0000 UTC(28m)
Oscar Peterson Trio, Stuff Smith & Ella Fitzgerald

Oscar Peterson Trio, Stuff Smith & Ella Fitzgerald

The Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam is a world-renowned concert hall, known for its first-rate acoustics. It has attracted many famous performers over the years and is one of the Netherlands' most treasured musical institutions. On May 5, 1957, jazz impresario Norman Granz presented his Jazz at the Philharmonic tour at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. The Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson and his trio of guitarist Herb Ellis and bassist Ray Brown are later joined by trumpeter Roy Eldridge and drummer Jo Jones. As an added attraction, American violinist Stuff Smith joins the proceedings. American singer Ella Fitzgerald, accompanied by pianist Don Abney, Ellis, Brown and Jones, hits her vocal peak in a stunning set that culminates in a jam session of It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) with the entire ensemble.

2026-01-03 15:14:47 +0000 UTC2026-01-03 16:47:18 +0000 UTC(1h32m)
Jazzmeia Horn

Jazzmeia Horn

Vocalist Jazzmeia Horn's 2019 Malta Jazz Festival appearance was a celebration of jazz's future, infused with the soul of its past. Featuring Keith Brown (piano), Rashaan Carter (bass), Irwin Hall (flute and saxophone), and Anwar Marshall (drums), the young singer's performance was a reminder of jazz's enduring power to speak to the heart. Situated at the Valletta waterfront outside Our Lady of Liesse Church, Horn's concert was a truly spellbinding experience.

2026-01-03 15:04:52 +0000 UTC2026-01-03 15:14:47 +0000 UTC(9m)
Sarah Vaughan, Richard Davis, Ronnell Bright & Art Morgan

Sarah Vaughan, Richard Davis, Ronnell Bright & Art Morgan

Sarah Vaughan: Live in '58 & 64 features the Divine One in her prime, wrapping her sultry voice around jazz standards such as “Lover Man”, “Misty”, and “I Got Rhythm” and popular showtunes such as “Over The Rainbow” and “Maria”. One of the greatest voices of the 20th Century, her renditions of songs by Harold Arlen, Leonard Bernstein, Johnny Burke, the Gershwins, and Stephen Sondheim are pure diva magic. These three performances demonstrate why Sarah Vaughan is invariably mentioned in the same breath as Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.

2026-01-03 13:44:51 +0000 UTC2026-01-03 14:57:43 +0000 UTC(1h12m)
Herbie Mann, Marc Cohen, Romero Lubambo & Paul Socolow

Herbie Mann, Marc Cohen, Romero Lubambo & Paul Socolow

'Münchner Klaviersommer' was an annual concerts series that took place from 1981 to 1998 in Munich, Germany. Although the festival's name suggests a strong focus on piano music, it featured countless famous musicians from jazz and classical music – not just pianists. The concerts were usually held in July at The Gasteig, home of the Munich Philharmonic. In 1990, American flautist Herbert Jay Solomon, better known by his stage name Herbie Mann, was one of the artists appearing here. Together with Marc Cohen on piano, Romero Lubambo on guitar, Paul Socolow on bass, and both Ricky Sebastian and Cyro Baptista on percussion, Herbie Mann performs his infectious take on Brazilian-inspired music in this concert titled 'Jasil Brazz'.

2026-01-03 11:59:55 +0000 UTC2026-01-03 13:23:53 +0000 UTC(1h23m)
John McLaughlin & Mahavishnu Orchestra

John McLaughlin & Mahavishnu Orchestra

The North Sea Jazz Festival is the largest indoor music festival in the world, known globally as the event where the past, present and future of jazz are featured within three days. Next to a firm base of jazz as the festival's staple music genre, many others, such as blues, soul, funk, or hip hop, pass by. In 1986, the acclaimed jazz fusion group Mahavishnu Orchestra led by guitarist John McLaughlin took the stage at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague. This third incarnation of the group featured an outstanding lineup, with Jim Beard on keyboards, Jonas Hellborg on bass, Danny Gottlieb on drums, and Bill Evans on saxophone.

2026-01-03 09:44:58 +0000 UTC2026-01-03 11:31:36 +0000 UTC(1h46m)
Charles Mingus, Jaki Byard, Dannie Richmond & Johnny Coles

Charles Mingus, Jaki Byard, Dannie Richmond & Johnny Coles

Charles Mingus showcases an exceptional concert performed in April 1965 featuring his most celebrated lineup: Jaki Byard (piano), Dannie Richmond (drums), Johnny Coles (trumpet), Clifford Jordan (tenor sax) and the great Eric Dolphy (alto sax, flute and bass clarinet). Recorded within an eight-day span, less than three months before Dolphy's death, the three concerts showcase Mingus's visionary leadership and the band's incredible depth and diversity with unique performances and arrangements of classics including ‘So Long Eric' and the groundbreaking ‘Meditations On Integration'.

2026-01-03 03:59:20 +0000 UTC2026-01-03 04:50:43 +0000 UTC(51m)
John McLaughlin & Mahavishnu Orchestra

John McLaughlin & Mahavishnu Orchestra

The North Sea Jazz Festival is the largest indoor music festival in the world, known globally as the event where the past, present and future of jazz are featured within three days. Next to a firm base of jazz as the festival's staple music genre, many others, such as blues, soul, funk, or hip hop, pass by. In 1986, the acclaimed jazz fusion group Mahavishnu Orchestra led by guitarist John McLaughlin took the stage at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague. This third incarnation of the group featured an outstanding lineup, with Jim Beard on keyboards, Jonas Hellborg on bass, Danny Gottlieb on drums, and Bill Evans on saxophone.

2026-01-03 01:44:22 +0000 UTC2026-01-03 03:31:01 +0000 UTC(1h46m)
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.

2026-01-03 01:12:00 +0000 UTC2026-01-03 01:23:48 +0000 UTC(11m)
Benny Goodman, Scott Hamilton, John Bunch & Phil Flanigan

Benny Goodman, Scott Hamilton, John Bunch & Phil Flanigan

The North Sea Jazz Festival is the largest indoor music festival in the world, known globally as the event where the past, present and future of jazz are featured within three days. Next to a firm base of jazz as the festival's staple music genre, many others, such as blues, soul, funk, or hip hop, pass by. Back in 1982, legendary jazz clarinettist Benny Goodman performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague with his septet. The “King of Swing” revisited the atmosphere of the 1930s, when jazz enjoyed tremendous popularity.

2026-01-02 23:59:24 +0000 UTC2026-01-03 01:12:00 +0000 UTC(1h12m)
China Moses, Joe Armon Jones & Luke Wynter

China Moses, Joe Armon Jones & Luke Wynter

In 1988, Dee Dee Bridgewater was one of the first great jazz singers to perform at the Jazz Festival in Ramatuelle. In 2016, the story seems to repeat itself as her daughter China Moses took the stage at Ramatuelle. Over the years, China Moses has become a mature performer with a unique style: rocky voice, sharp sense of swing, and intense/energetic stage presence. After signing compilations dedicated to Dinah Washington and blues, Moses released in 2016 an album of his own compositions, entitled "Whatever". Get ready for a most entertaining performance combining jazz, soul, and hip-hop.

2026-01-02 21:59:27 +0000 UTC2026-01-02 23:51:50 +0000 UTC(1h52m)
Paul Desmond, Dave Brubeck & Joe Morello

Paul Desmond, Dave Brubeck & Joe Morello

Dave Brubeck: Live in '64 boasts a beautifully filmed concert from one of the most beloved quartets in jazz history. Captured at the pinnacle of their power and popularity, Paul Desmond (alto sax), Joe Morello (drums), Eugene Wright (bass) and Dave Brubeck (piano) explore the trails they blazed into the realm of odd time signatures with ‘Forty Days' and two versions of their groundbreaking hit ‘Take Five', as well as forays into world music with a unique exploration of ‘Koto Song'. Their intimate onstage chemistry and impeccable musicianship made the DBQ an award-winning jazz supergroup.

2026-01-02 14:44:47 +0000 UTC2026-01-02 15:29:43 +0000 UTC(44m)
Jack DeJohnette, Howard Johnson, Greg Osby & John Purcell

Jack DeJohnette, Howard Johnson, Greg Osby & John Purcell

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. Jack DeJohnette, an important figure in jazz fusion, was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2007. His style combines elements of jazz, free jazz, world music and R & B, and his versatility makes him a regarded and in-demand drummer. Discover his unique style as part of this breathtaking performance delivered at Estival.

2026-01-02 13:29:49 +0000 UTC2026-01-02 14:27:35 +0000 UTC(57m)