Christian McBride

Newport Jazz Fest happens July 30 – August 1, and the lineup also includes Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Maris Staples, Makaya McCraven, and more.

NPR’s list pairs some of the year’s most ubiquitous tracks, from Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and others, with more uniquely NPR picks.

Plus Jason Isbell, Bright Eyes, Kathleen Hanna, Angel Olsen, Animal Collective, Puscifer, The Lemonheads, H.E.R., Bartees Strange, Japanese Breakfast, Phoebe Bridgers, Nothing, Teenage Halloween, and more livestreams you can watch this week since there are no live concerts to attend.

plus Waxahatchee, Steve Gunn, Sheryl Crow, Beach Slang, Puddles Pity Party, and more livestreams you can watch today since there are no live concerts to attend.

Plus: the Philly Folk Fest lineup, Wyclef Jean, The Roots, Iron Chic/Toys That Kill, Brodequin, and more tour-related news.

Robert Glasper is playing 48 shows in 24 nights with his band R+R=NOW (ft. Terrace Martin & others), a Miles Davis tribute with Bilal, and much more.

After 13 years in the East Village, John Zorn’s improv-friendly club The Stone moved to The New School. 2018 residencies include Bill Frisell, Thurston Moore, Secret Chiefs 3, and more.

Founded in 1954, the Newport Jazz Festival was the first jazz festival in America, and has been host to some historic happenings. This year’s fest includes Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, The Roots, Snarky Puppy, Maceo Parker, Branford Marsalis, Andra Day & more.

The indoor, ticketed lineup for the 38th Montreal International Jazz Festival also includes Buddy Guy, Joey Bada$$, Robert Glasper, Tanya Tagaq, Xenia Rubinos, and many more.

Laurie’s upcoming tour schedule includes her first-ever collaborative performance with jazz bassist Christian McBride for Town Hall’s new ‘Improvisations’ series.