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Les McCann Tribute Meets AAJ 30th Anniversary Celebration... Plus, a look back on the AAJ Orchestra
By Michael Ricci
May 7, 2026
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This past Sunday, I learned what happens when you combine a Les McCann Tribute Concert with an All About Jazz 30th Anniversary celebration--it turns into an epic party that rocked the charming Rizzoli Bookstore in NYC. Joe Altermanpianob.1988" data-original-title="" title="">Joe Alterman, Adam Dornbass" data-original-title="" title="">Adam Dorn, Lenny Whitedrumsb.1949" data-original-title="" title="">Lenny White, Steven Bernsteintrumpetb.1961" data-original-title="" title="">Steven Bernstein, John Ellissaxophoneb.1974" data-original-title="" title="">John Ellis and Daniel Sadownickpercussion" data-original-title="" title="">Daniel Sadownick absolutely brought it. Great stories were shared, great music was ...
read moreA Fresh Listen
By Michael Ricci
April 30, 2026
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Over the years, one thing has become increasingly clear: audio isn't just a complement to what we do on All About Jazz--it's becoming central to it. With that in mind, we've rolled out a fully redesigned Radio & Podcast section, and I wanted to share a bit of the thinking behind it. The new program guide leans into a more modern, streaming-inspired experience. It's designed to feel familiar, easy to navigate, and--most importantly--inviting. You ...
read moreIntroducing All About Jazz Media
By Michael Ricci
April 16, 2026
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For more than three decades, All About Jazz has connected audiences with the music, the artists, and the stories that define jazz. With the launch of All About Jazz Media, we're expanding that mission into something much bigger: a new kind of media ecosystem designed not just to showcase jazz--but to sustain it. All About Jazz Media is a global content and funding platform built on a simple but powerful idea: audience engagement should directly support the ...
read moreHelp us grow Jazz Near You—one city at a time
By Michael Ricci
April 10, 2026
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Jazz is thriving--and so are the platforms that support it. We're seeing more local calendars and event listings emerge, and that's a good thing. Every effort to connect audiences with live music helps strengthen the scene. At the same time, we want to take a moment to reaffirm what makes Jazz Near You distinctive--and why so many musicians, venues, and fans rely on it. Jazz Near You isn't just a local calendar. It's a ...
read moreThis & That (and Lindsey Boullt), Part 8
By Michael Ricci
March 26, 2026
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Over the years, I've tended to keep my head down--focusing on the work, planning for positive outcomes, and letting the results speak for themselves. Lately, that approach has been tested. Broader technological and ideological shifts across the landscape are creating real challenges, especially for small, independent publishers like All About Jazz. That said, we're not standing still. Not by a long shot. Over the past week in particular, I've taken a deep dive into the issues in ...
read moreIf you get blocked...
By Michael Ricci
March 2, 2026
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Last week, I shared an update about website security and the steps we're taking to protect All About Jazz from malicious bots and hacking activity. As part of this effort, some readers--and even staff--have occasionally encountered a Cloudflare “Sorry, you have been blocked" message. This doesn't mean anything is wrong with your account. It simply means Cloudflare temporarily flagged an action as suspicious. I encountered this very same error myself, so you're not alone. ...
read moreA Note on Site Security and Stability, Plus Remembering Bob Rogers
By Michael Ricci
February 24, 2026
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I wanted to share an update on the steps we've taken recently to mitigate the impact of increased bot activity--both malicious and benign--on All About Jazz and Jazz Near You. Like many publishers across the web, we've seen a significant rise in automated traffic hitting our servers. This activity affects page load speed and, just as importantly, generates false usage numbers that are reported to third-party services we rely on and are billed for. In short, bots ...
read moreJazz, From Near and Far... plus Navigation Tips
By Michael Ricci
January 28, 2026
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For more than 30 years, All About Jazz has existed to serve the music--not borders, not markets, and not momentary tides. From the beginning, our mission has been rooted in the belief that jazz is a global language, shaped by local voices and shared across cultures. Today, that belief remains unchanged. All About Jazz and Jazz Near You continue to reflect an international community of musicians, writers, presenters, and listeners. Our contributors live around the world, our coverage ...
read moreJazz Fiction Wanted
By Michael Ricci
January 12, 2026
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This Week Along with more staff Top 2025 Picks, we also published our annual roundups of top articles, album reviews, songs, and more. We also introduced a new way for AAJ members to submit jazz fiction using AI. I had a lot of fun creating these two stories--To Boldly Swing and Resonant Access. You'll find links explaining how to submit your own story in the section below. On Creativity, Technology, and JazzSince its founding in 1995, ...
read more2025 Numbers
By Michael Ricci
January 1, 2026
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Happy New Year, everyone! If you're like me, you spent the holidays cooking, reading, assembling puzzles, binging movies and shows, and listening to music while enjoying a bit of well-earned downtime. As it relates to All About Jazz, we're hoping to be just as productive and creative in 2026 as we were in 2025. We picked up the pace this past year, and we expect more of the same as we continue building on the momentum that began ...
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