Monthly Highlights

A subpar rehearsal piano, persistent back pain, and exhaustion from a long journey were the ominous ingredients for the first jazz concert ever held at the Köln Opera House. Yet, pianist Keith Jarrett (*1945) not only overcame these obstacles during his legendary January 24, 1975, Cologne performanc…

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 New Cool Collective (NCC). One of the Netherlands’ leading jazz ensembles since 1993, New Cool Collective is celebrated for its vibrant blend of musi…

Every Sunday evening in January, Stingray DJAZZ premieres new concerts that were all recorded at jazzahead! 2024 in Bremen, Germany. Annual trade fair, exhibition, and festival jazzahead! is one of the international jazz community’s most important events. Hosted in Bremen, Germany, jazzahead! brings…

While 2024 marked the passing of legendary jazz figures such as singers Marlena Shaw and Jewel Brown, saxophonists Benny Golson and Lou Donaldson, and arranger/producer Quincy Jones, many young and promising artists were busy making their own mark on the genre. This January, Stingray DJAZZ revisits …