Monthly Highlights

What is it about autumn that captivates jazz lovers so? Perhaps it’s the blend of melancholy and joy found in ‘Autumn Leaves’. Written in Paris in 1945 by Hungarian composer József Kozma, the song’s timeless melody holds a universal appeal, becoming the eighth most-recorded tune in jazz history. As …

Stingray DJAZZ celebrates the 55th birthday of Kurt Rosenwinkel, one of the most influential American jazz guitarists of his generation. Rosenwinkel is known for his distinct sound, which involves singing what he is playing. A sought-after sideman as well as a respected band leader, he has recorded …

On the first anniversary of his death, trumpeter and bandleader Quincy Jones (1933–2024) is seen in a tantalizingly short Stingray DJAZZ channel première on November 3. In late 1959, Jones put together an all-star American big band to tour Europe as part of a Harold Arlen musical. Jones discovered t…

To raise awareness of men’s health issues, Stingray DJAZZ pays special attention to Movember – the month formerly known as November – when brave and selfless men around the world grow a moustache. Every Monday in November, Stingray DJAZZ broadcasts iconic concerts by legendary mustachioed jazz music…