Monthly Highlights

Like every month, Editor’s Choice presents a handpicked favorite of Stingray DJAZZ's editor-in-chief, Karen van der Stal. This month, Karen spotlights annual jazz conference and festival inJazz, which takes place at LantarenVenster in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. inJazz brings together the supply and…

On his birthday, April 2, Stingray DJAZZ pays tribute to the legendary Marvin Gaye, one of the leading voices of the iconic soul music label Motown. After singing in his father's church and with the vocal group the Moonglows, Gaye rose to stardom at Motown, where his seminal 1971 protest album ‘What…

Celebrate Al Green's 80th birthday with Stingray DJAZZ! The legendary soul singer is known for timeless hits like ‘Let’s Stay Together’. At the height of his fame in the 1970s, Green made the extraordinary decision to step away from his successful career in secular music to become a reverend. Dedica…

From April 23 to 25, 2026, annual trade fair and festival jazzahead! is taking place in the German city of Bremen. jazzahead! brings together musicians, bookers, agents, organizers, jazz experts, and music enthusiasts at the world’s largest jazz event. In 2026, jazzahead! pays special attention to t…