We look forward to celebrating with Mr. Allen and the Arkestra at this year’s Newport Jazz Festival!

Next up on our 2024 Libera Awards Performer spotlight lineup is Christian McBride's New Jawn of Mack Avenue Music 🎼

Christian McBride is an eight-time GRAMMY-winning bassist, composer, and all-star quartet bandleader 🎷

We can't wait to be blown away by their sound this June!

Yesterday was a momentous day for me as I received an honorary doctorate from Washington College in Chestertown, MD. It was an honor and a privilege to also give the commencement address and speak to all of the graduates. I am grateful for the opportunity and would like to express my

It is a great honor to be the keynote speaker for the commencement ceremony at Washington College in Chestertown, MD on Sunday. 🙏🏾🙏🏾 washcoll.edu/live/news/Chri…

HOLLYWOOD SWINGIN’!!!! Los Angeles!! Ursa Major is coming to the Hollywood Bowl next month. Get ready to “see the stars”! As Barry White said on his infamous blooper reel, “So get ‘cho tickets now!” hollywoodbowl.com/events/perform…

I’m deeply humbled by this award. A heartfelt thank you to the Jazz Journalists Association. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 (and just when I thought you jazz journalists were getting tired of me! 😂)

I have a lot of great stories about David, as everyone who knew him did, but I have an extra special one. David and I discussed purchasing a bar together in Montclair, NJ! 😂 I would have loved nothing more than to own a bar with David. 😂 We were going to call it “S & M’s”, but

A wonderful man, a wonderful friend, a wonderful musician. We will miss him a LOT. 🕊️ 💔

The great Renee Fleming is not only one of the world’s greatest musicians and ambassadors, but she can now add author to her list of “slays”. 😊 She drops profound wisdom in her new book, Music and Mind. Check this out when you get a minute.

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It’s all happening at the Blue Note New York starting tomorrow! You seriously don’t want to miss this run. Like, for real. 🔥 🔥 Get your tickets here: bluenotejazz.com/nyc/shows/?eid…

The Maestro is 87 years old today! 🎊 🎈 🎉 🥳 🎂 He’s looking and sounding better than ever. Happy Birthday, Sir Ron! 🙏🏾 Ron Carter

I always think of 1974-75 James Brown similarly to the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls. Before that legendary team of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Ron Harper and Toni Kukoc broke up, they went out and got another championship. Before James Brown’s band broke up in 1975,

We did it!! The biggest thanks to all the fans who came to hear Ursa Major in Warsaw 🇵🇱, Vienna 🇦🇹, Bologna 🇮🇹 , Torino 🇮🇹 , Basel 🇨🇭 , Stockholm 🇸🇪 , Espoo/Helsinki 🇫🇮 , and Tallinn 🇪🇪. To Ely, Savannah, Nicole and Mike, you all truly have superpowers. 🙏🏾 Your celestial power

Something I’m not sure I’ve ever seen in America. Especially in a cafe! Not a bad idea at ALL! #ViennaAustria 🇦🇹

“Is this being released on vinyl?” You may (not) have noticed that every last one of my records on Mack Avenue have been released on vinyl (well, except “People Music” 😊). You should have guessed my newest jawn was coming out on vinyl. 😃 It’s dropping tomorrow for Record Store

How nice to run into my buddy, the great Regina Belle, in the airport today! I played on her “Lazy Afternoon” album, produced by the late, great George Duke. We recorded that back in 2003. I’d say we’re overdue, Regina! Regina Belle

Wishing the MAN, Mr. Herbie Hancock, a VERY happy 84th birthday!!! Here’s to you, Herbie! 🍸 🎉 🎈 🎊🎂 Herbie Hancock

🎶 It's National Jazz Appreciation Month, so we're celebrating with award-winning musician Christian McBride. He just played the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. Christian McBride August Wilson Cultural Center Mikey Hood
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