Olu Dara is the 2025 recipient of the Award of Recognition from the Festival of New Trumpet Music (FONT)

Wow. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/a...

Thank you, Steve! @greenleafmusic.bsky.social @thejazzgallery.bsky.social

Hey, listening party for my new album tomorrow at 3pm NYC. Alloy will be played in full & I’ll be fielding comments. Come on by to hear and check in. Live shows at @thejazzgallery.bsky.social‬ on Sept 5 & 6. Thank you for your attention to this matter. DDD davedouglas.bandcamp.com/merch/alloy-...

THANKS JEREMY: Spanning Generations and Breaking Boundaries: The 2025 Festival of New Trumpet Music www.lastrowmusic.com/spanning-gen...

Thank you, sir!

ARCO & FLECHA PRESENTS /// DAVE DOUGLAS QUARTET /// ON TOUR IN EUROPE - 2025-2026 mailchi.mp/a8b5cbe1c395... @dave-douglas.bsky.social @greenleafmusic.bsky.social #martawarelis #ingebrigthakerflaten #rudyroyston #davedouglaseducator

Catch Michael Sarian’s quartet live at various venues across North America in the coming weeks. greenleafmusic.com/on-tour-mich...

Michael Sarian will soon hit the road in support of his forthcoming album ‘Esquina’. The live dates cover the east coast, midwest and Canada, including shows in Philadelphia, Washington DC, Chicago, Detroit, Quebec, Ontario and more. Ticket info: greenleafmusic.com/on-tour-mich...

The second single from Michael Sarian’s forthcoming album 'Esquina' is out now! “Straight Trash” is a bold, improvisation-forward piece built around graphic scores and open structures that invite real-time collaboration and risk-taking. Listen: lnk.to/straight_trash

This Thursday at Dizzy's Club, experience the world premiere of Lives of the Saints, a captivating new song cycle celebrating ten extraordinary women who shaped history, featuring contributions from Dave Douglas and several other acclaimed musicians/writers. ticketing.jazz.org/18381/18382

“Abstract artists are attracted to Jazz because of its expandable qualities.” Jack Whitten

Our Wednesday recommendation: Listen to Tidal's 'Out There: Best New Jazz' playlist, delivering just what the title promises, including "Glory Box", the first single off Michael Sarian's upcoming record 'Esquina'. listen.tidal.com/playlist/0bf...

It's been 2 months since the release of 'Some Days Are Better: The Lost Scores', and we are delighted that positive reviews continue to roll in! Thanks to Roger Farbey from the Jazz Journal, who called it a "timely reminder of the outstanding quality of Wheeler's compositions". lnk.to/KennyWheeler

Kudos @fightlawler.bsky.social for yesterday's #Peekskill rally. Was one of 200 in overflow crowd. Kudos @dahlialithwick.bsky.social for saying: "This is not a marathon, not a sprint. It's a relay." They're dismantling of our institutions. We all have to do our part, no matter how small. Be there.

Attention vinyl enthusiasts: Dave Douglas' GIFTS is here on stunning gatefold double LP! 140-gram, bright red, and limited stock. To celebrate its arrival, we’re putting all Greenleaf vinyl on sale this weekend! Find out more: greenleafmusic.com/attention-vi...

On a brand new episode of ANFTD, bassist and composer Christian Dillingham joins the hang. Christian talks through tracks from his latest Greenleaf album 'Halcyon', and about memory and remembrance, family, and how it has brought new dimensions to his music. greenleafmusic.com/anftd-122-ch...

OUT NOW - 'Moving Parts' by Kaisa's Machine! The record dives deep into the themes of home and belonging, seamlessly weaving together the sonic influences of Finland and New York with bold composition and intricate interplay. Listen to 'Moving Parts': lnk.to/KM-MovingParts

We're thrilled that 'New Moon' is reaching passionate listeners six months out from its release! Thanks to D. Oscar Groomes for the review in O's Place Jazz Magazine. Buy/Listen: lnk.to/ART_NewMoon

Dave Douglas and Christian Dillingham discussed finding a path in the arts in places with few options and dissected Dillingham's new album 'Halcyon' at our latest Greenleaf Music Label Hang. This q&a session will be released as a live edition of ANFTD in the near future!

Thank you. Enjoy!

Polish Nobel Peace Prize winner Lech Wałęsa and 38 other former political prisoners of Poland's communist regime have condemned Donald Trump's treatment of Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, which they said reminded them of communist interrogation techniques

What is the best resource/calendar for protests in NYC? Thank you!

Thanks to Allen Michie for the effusive review of 'Some Days are Better: The Lost Scores' in The Arts Fuse, with particular praise given to the "top-drawer musicians" and "excellent production" featured on the record. Buy/Listen: lnk.to/KennyWheeler

Today is the release of "Origin Story", the second single from Kaisa’s Machine upcoming album, 'Moving Parts'. The track features the profound presence of lauded saxophonist Melissa Aldana, who steers the music in unexpected directions. Listen: lnk.to/OriginStory

Pianist and composer Manuel Valera talked timbales when he stopped by A Noise from the Deep with Dave Douglas a few years ago. Listen to the pod: greenleafmusic.com/anftd-88-man...

Thanks to all who showed up for the run of Dave Douglas GIFTS Trio shows the past two weeks! Here are some shots of the Sons d'hiver show capturing Dave Douglas, Camila Meza, and Kate Gentile in action, taken by Margaux Rodrigues.

My latest for @bandcamp.com is a guide to the monumental, essential bassist @melvingibbs.bsky.social, his playing and influence reaches from the 1980s Downtown scene to some white rockers you may have heard of. Literate yourselves culturally! daily.bandcamp.com/lists/melvin...

Bandcamp Friday is here! Take 20% off the entire store with code Feb25. The fine folks at Bandcamp have agreed to donate all of their fees to MusicCares, an organization providing emergency relief artists in need, currently victims of the wildfires in Southern California. glmstore.bandcamp.com

On a brand new episode of ANFTD, Nick Smart and John Daversa talk about the newly released Kenny Wheeler Legacy record 'Some Days Are Better: The Lost Scores' and Brian Shaw’s upcoming biography, 'Song for Someone: The Musical Life of Kenny Wheeler'. Listen: greenleafmusic.com/anftd-121-ke...

Mission Accomplished! I handed in the first draft of my book working title: The Science Of Black Music It'll come out around this time next year on Basic Books.

This month, Mareike Wiening will perform across Germany with stops in Switzerland and Austria as part of her 2025 Winter Tour! Her US quintet features Rich Perry (saxophone), Luke Marantz (piano), Alex Goodman (guitar) and Phil Donkin (bass). For more: mareikewiening.com/shows/

Dave Douglas Gifts Trio w/ Camila Meza & Kate Gentile Th. 6th Feb 5:30 pm Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club 47 Frith St/Soho/London/W1D 4HT Dave Douglas – trumpet Camila Meza – guitar/voice Kate Gentile – drums www.ronniescotts.co.uk/find-a-show/... @dave-douglas.bsky.social @greenleafmusic.bsky.social

Diumenge, 2/02 19:30 El Molino - C/ Vila i Vila, 99/Bcn Dave Douglas(tp) Camila Meza(gt i veu) Kate Gentile(bt) El Gifts Trio és un viatge sonor que explora la bellesa i la profunditat de la cançó, oferint una experiència única i transformadora. @dave-douglas.bsky.social @greenleafmusic.bsky.social

Paying attention: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/a...

We are thrilled to release 'Some Days Are Better' by Kenny Wheeler Legacy featuring the Royal Academy of Music Jazz Orchestra and Frost Jazz Orchestra. Buy/Listen: lnk.to/KennyWheeler

The other day on a walk in Paris before the show. Celebrating @pierrehenry.bsky.social in multiple ways.

Kaisa’s Machine will release their forthcoming album 'Moving Parts' on March 14th. We’re excited to share the album cover below, designed by the talented David Mirarchi. The debut single “Midnight Sun” is now available on all streaming platforms. Listen: lnk.to/Midnight_Sun

Don't give up - do something. A great list for civic minded Americans, from @protectdemocracy.org open.substack.com/pub/protectd...

Timely reminder! @aclu.org @democracydocket.com @sunrisemvmt.bsky.social

ARCO Y FLECHA '30th Anniversary proudly' presents... DAVE DOUGLAS GIFTS TRIO LIVE IN EUROPE / JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2025 Line up: Dave Douglas (trumpet), Camila Meza (guitar) & Kate Gentile (drums) @dave-douglas.bsky.social @greenleafmusic.bsky.social #davedouglaseducator #kategentile #camilameza

Today marks what would have been the 95th birthday of the legendary jazz musician Kenny Wheeler. In his honor, we’re excited to release the second single "Everybody Knows It" from the upcoming album 'Some Days Are Better: The Lost Scores' by Kenny Wheeler Legacy. lnk.to/Everybody_Kn...

Talking Kenny Wheeler: The Lost Scores. Monday with Morgan: Nick Smart and John Daversa. More soon at A Noise From The Deep Podcast @greenleafmusic.bsky.social ukjazznews.com/nick-smart-a...

A fundraiser for Steve Lehman and his family has been launched now. gofund.me/ff96a061

Fundrai*er for Steve Lehman, his wife, & kids www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-n...

Legit gofundme for cornetist Bobby Bradford in Altadena. gofund.me/ed97a608

New episode. A Noise From The Deep Podcast talking to Rodrigo Recabarren Pablo Menares and Yago Vasquez. Chile. Galicia. The Universe. Nice one. @greenleafmusic.bsky.social greenleafmusic.com/anftd-120-ro...

Question stands! Art posed this one: This Christmas-adjacent tune won 1950 Academy Award for Best Song. Written by Frank Loesser, it was sung at parties to say it was time head home. What’s the song, recorded by both jazz & pop performers? Answers here or voice memo to [email protected]