Monthly Highlights

On the second Sunday of May Stingray DJAZZ celebrates Mothers in Jazz! On Sunday, May 10 Stingray DJAZZ will shine a spotlight on female heroes; those women who are both musicians and mothers. Sunday starts with a unique documentary about Dee Dee Bridgewater, mother of jazz singer China Moses. In th…

Embark on a remarkable journey through the world of jazz drumming as we highlight some of the most iconic and influential drummers in history. Revel in the skill of Mel Lewis, who was not only a legendary drummer but also an adept band leader. After co-leading a successful orchestra with trumpeter T…

May 26 marks the hundredth anniversary of Miles Davis, who was born on May 26, 1926. The American trumpeter was a pioneering jazz musician from the late 1940s to the late 1980s. His influence on 20th century music is hard to overstate, as he trailblazed bebop, cool jazz, hardbop, modal jazz, and ele…

In the month of May, Stingray DJAZZ presents a breathtaking premiere, starring none other than Roy Hargrove! On Sunday, May 31, Stingray DJAZZ viewers can enjoy the great trumpeter Roy Hargrove (1969-2018) in a performance at the 2017 Jazz en Tête Festival in Clermont-Ferrand. An emblematic figure o…