Yamaha Launches Four-Series Snare Stand Line
Yamaha has introduced a new lineup of snare drum and cymbal stands across four series, numbered 6 through 9.
Global Jazz News
For readers following jazz worldwide, this page covers new recordings, festival headliners, emerging musicians, club closings and jazz awards. Reporting follows the artists, labels and venues that shape the music across every region where it is performed.
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October 27, 2026
Bassist Performs Live Gig Wearing VR HeadsetA bassist integrated a Steam Frame VR headset into a live 45-minute show to capture the performance in a spatial format.
October 20, 2026
Lee Ritenour To Release Live at Ronnie Scott's AlbumThe jazz guitarist is set to debut his latest live record featuring 20 tracks on October 23, 2026.
October 13, 2026
Verve Vault Reissued Bud Powell's Moods AlbumThe Verve Vault Series has released a new all-analog vinyl edition of the jazz classic Bud Powell's Moods.
October 9, 2026
Diana Krall Will Release The Look of Love AnniversaryThe 25th anniversary edition of the iconic jazz album will arrive with bonus tracks on November 20, 2026.
October 6, 2026
Bill Clinton Played Saxophone Tribute to Václav HavelThe former president performed for what would have been the late Czech leader's 90th birthday.
October 6, 2026
San Diego Tijuana Jazz Festival Held Third Annual EventThe four-day international festival featured musicians from five countries across outdoor and indoor venues.
October 2, 2026
Musician Faris Ishaq Released Debut Album JasadThe Bethlehem-born artist utilizes the traditional nay flute and innovative techniques in his first solo project.
October 2, 2026
Yamaha Launched Matteo Mancuso Signature GuitarThe music giant unveiled the new RS20MM electric guitar model designed for the virtuosic artist.
September 23, 2026
Rachel Spencer Released Debut Album The Next Right ThingThe trumpeter has officially launched her new record featuring all-original compositions for jazz fans worldwide.
September 18, 2026
Enrico Rava Has Announced New Album CornersJazz trumpeter Enrico Rava will release the first ECM record from his ensemble, Fearless Five.
Coverage takes in album releases from established legends, festival programming, the rise of younger players, and the clubs and historic venues that keep live jazz going. It reaches every region where the music is recorded, performed or celebrated, from major international festivals to small neighborhood rooms. Reissues and archival recordings often draw as much attention as new work, since they reshape how the music's history is heard. Rising costs for touring and venue space remain the main pressure bearing on working jazz musicians today.