Monthly Highlights

Like every month, Editor’s Choice presents a handpicked favorite of Stingray DJAZZ's editor-in-chief, Karen van der Stal. In September, Karen spotlights the five-piece contemporary jazz band Theorem of Joy, performing live at Studio de l'Ermitage in Paris, France. Following three years of intense to…

As summer winds down, it is time to head back to school! This September, Stingray DJAZZ invites you to "Back to School” Mondays. Each Monday evening, Stingray DJAZZ presents a fascinating music documentary, offering a chance to explore diverse artists, histories, and musical journeys. On September 1…

Stingray DJAZZ celebrates British bassist and singer Gordon Sumner, who was born on this day in 1951. Typically dressed in black and yellow jumpers with hooped stripes, Sumner became known by his nickname ‘Sting’ playing in jazz bands such as the Phoenix Jazzmen and the Newcastle Big Band during the…

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 …