Monthly Highlights

Like every month, Editor’s Choice presents a hand-picked favorite of Stingray DJAZZ's editor-in-chief, Karen van der Stal. This month's choice fell on saxophonist Frank Paavo, a stalwart of the Dutch jazz scene since the early 1980s and the self-proclaimed “Jazzpainter of Amsterdam”. Drawing inspira…

This July, Stingray DJAZZ celebrates 70 years of jazz festival history with the special series ‘Stingray DJAZZ Festival Summer: Seven Decades of Jazz Festivals’. Enjoy standout performances from legendary artists, each representing a different decade of festival fun. The series opens on July 5 with …

The opening weekend of August marks the return of one of history's longest-standing jazz celebrations, the Newport Jazz Festival, still keeping the beat going since its first edition in 1954. Stingray DJAZZ joins the festivities with ‘Nod to Newport,’ a series of special broadcasts presenting three …

As summer crosses its halfway mark, Stingray DJAZZ invites you to wind down with an exceptional lineup. On Saturday, August 9 at 21:00, witness a classic jazz ensemble at the peak of its creative powers: the Dave Brubeck Quartet delivers a mesmerizing, chilling exploration of ‘Koto Song’ and a timel…

This August, Stingray DJAZZ honors the birthdays of several of today’s jazz stars with special broadcasts dedicated to their wonderful music. The series starts with American drummer Terri Lyne Carrington's 60th birthday. On Monday, August 4, at 21:00, Stingray DJAZZ features her performance in "Jazz…