In today’s Nonesuch Ninety—the week’s Nonesuch news in under 90 seconds—new Ambrose Akinmusire & @maryhalvorson.bsky.social, @robertplant.com fall tour, Neba Solo & Benego Diakité video, Jeff Parker among @pastemagazine.bsky.social year's best, Tortoise tour, and Allen Toussaint album anniversary.

Hey Substackers, we posted our latest Substack with Ambrose Akinmusire, @maryhalvorson.bsky.social, @robertplant.com, Neba Solo, Benego Diakité, Jeff Parker, Tortoise news and more. You can read it and subscribe for free at nonesuch.substack.com/p/ambrose-ak...

Trumpeter/composer Ambrose Akinmusire and guitarist/composer @maryhalvorson.bsky.social's album 'Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings'—four new compositions by each musician plus one collaboration—is out now on Nonesuch. You can get it and hear it at akinmusirehalvorson.lnk.to/slomoneon

@maryhalvorson.bsky.social introduced 'Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings,' her new album with Ambrose Akinmusire, in Devon Turnbull's Listening Room at Cooper Hewitt Museum in NYC today, a day ahead of its release. You can pick up a copy and hear it everywhere on Friday.

NYC: join us and @maryhalvorson.bsky.social for a listen to 'Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings,' her new album with Ambrose Akinmusire, in Devon Turnbull's Listening Room at Cooper Hewitt today at 1pm ET!

Join @maryhalvorson.bsky.social this Thursday at 5pm ET at a @bandcamp.com Listening Party for her new album with Ambrose Akinmusire, 'Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings,' ahead of its release on Friday! RSVP: maryhalvorson.bandcamp.com/merch/slo-mo...

In today’s Nonesuch Ninety—the week’s Nonesuch news in under 90 seconds—new Cécile McLorin Salvant track; Salvant, Ambrose Akinmusire and @maryhalvorson.bsky.social JJA Jazz Awards; @stevereich.bsky.social, Jonny Greenwood and @sksnider.bsky.social Opus Klassik nominations; Pride playlist; and more.

Hey Substackers, we posted our latest Substack with Cécile McLorin Salvant, Ambrose Akinmusire, @maryhalvorson.bsky.social, @stevereich.bsky.social, Jonny Greenwood, @sksnider.bsky.social, Pride news and more. You can read it and subscribe for free at nonesuch.substack.com/p/cecile-mcl...

"A true meeting of great minds ... 'Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings' ruminates as it illuminates." — @mjpj55.bsky.social's ⭐⭐⭐⭐ All About Jazz review of Ambrose Akinmusire & @maryhalvorson.bsky.social's new album www.allaboutjazz.com/slo-mo-neon-...

Congrats to @jazzjournos.bsky.social JJA Jazz Awards winners Cécile McLorin Salvant (Female Vocalist of the Year and, with pianist Sullivan Fortner, Duo of the Year), Ambrose Akinmusire (Trumpeter of the Year), and @maryhalvorson.bsky.social (Guitarist of the Year)! www.nonesuch.com/journal/ceci...

TGIF! Great live music ahead from Punch Brothers, @timoandres.bsky.social, Julia Bullock, Flea, Jonny Greenwood, @maryhalvorson.bsky.social, Emmylou Harris, @gabrielkahane.bsky.social, @bradmehldaumusic.com, @robertplant.com, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Molly Tuttle, and Yasmin Williams.

In today's Nonesuch Ninety—the week's Nonesuch news in under 90 seconds—new Laurie Anderson & Hurray for the Riff Raff albums, Ambrose Akinmusire & Mary Halvorson track, Makaya McCraven award, Caroline Shaw Tony nomination, Punch Brothers & Rhiannon Giddens tours, the weekend's live music, and more.

TGIF! Great live music ahead from Flea, @rhiannongiddens.bsky.social, Justin Robinson, @maryhalvorson.bsky.social, @bradmehldaumusic.com, @nataliemerchant.bsky.social, The Blue Hour, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Ambrose Akinmusire, @robertplant.com, and Molly Tuttle: www.nonesuch.com/journal/none...

Ambrose Akinmusire & @maryhalvorson.bsky.social cover Amazon Music’s The Pocket! “Blood & Sand,” the new song from their upcoming album, ‘Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings,’ has made the playlist. 🔊 music.amazon.com/playlists/B0...

Hey Substackers, we posted our latest Substack with Laurie Anderson, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Ambrose Akinmusire, @maryhalvorson.bsky.social, Makaya McCraven, Caroline Shaw, Punch Brothers, @rhiannongiddens.bsky.social news. Read it and subscribe for free at nonesuch.substack.com/p/laurie-and...

See you soon!

Trumpeter/composer Ambrose Akinmusire and guitarist/composer @maryhalvorson.bsky.social have released "Blood & Sand," from their forthcoming album, 'Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings,' due June 12. You can hear it at akinmusirehalvorson.lnk.to/slomoneon

Happy weekend! Great live events across the US ahead from Jeff Parker, @rhiannongiddens.bsky.social, @maryhalvorson.bsky.social, Kronos Quartet, @themagfields.bsky.social's Stephin Merritt, and Molly Tuttle: www.nonesuch.com/journal/none...

Happy International Jazz Day! We're celebrating with our newly updated playlist with music by Cécile McLorin Salvant, Ambrose Akinmusire, @maryhalvorson.bsky.social, Jeff Parker, Flea, @bradmehldaumusic.com, Tortoise, Makaya McCraven, @darcyjamesargue.com, and others. 🔊 nonesuch.lnk.to/Jazz

Congratulations to @maryhalvorson.bsky.social, Ambrose Akinmusire, Cécile McLorin Salvant, and @darcyjamesargue.com on their JJA Jazz Awards nominations! www.nonesuch.com/journal/jja-...

Looking forward to bringing Canis Major to Europe for the first time in May. Hope to see you there!

In today's Nonesuch Ninety—the week's Nonesuch news in under 90 seconds—Ambrose Akinmusire & @maryhalvorson.bsky.social album pre-order, @robertplant.com on 'The Late Show,' Flea at no. 1, @rhiannongiddens.bsky.social on PBS, Hurray for the Riff Raff on 'Song Exploder,' and the weekend's live music.

Ambrose Akinmusire & @maryhalvorson.bsky.social cover Tidal's Modern Contemporary! "Soundcheck," from their upcoming album, 'Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings,' tops the playlist. 🔊 tidal.com/playlist/70e...

Ambrose Akinmusire & @maryhalvorson.bsky.social top Apple Music's Outer Orbits playlist with "Soundcheck," from their upcoming album, 'Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings'! 🔊 music.apple.com/us/playlist/...

Happy weekend! Great live music ahead from Laurie Anderson and Sexmob, @maryhalvorson.bsky.social, Chris Thile, Davóne Tines, and Molly Tuttle: www.nonesuch.com/journal/none...

Hey Substackers, we posted our latest Substack with Ambrose Akinmsuire, @maryhalvorson.bsky.social, @robertplant.com, Flea, @rhiannongiddens.bsky.social, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Jeff Parker news and more: nonesuch.substack.com/p/ambrose-ak...

So excited!

Hope to see you soon @kuumbwajazz.bsky.social and @thefreight.bsky.social! www.marinij.com/2026/04/01/m...

It’s Big Ears weekend! Pull up to Postmodern Sound Exchange for signings with @maryhalvorson.bsky.social, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Laurie Anderson, and Caroline Shaw, Sō Percussion, and @ringdownmusic.bsky.social

Thanks to @rte.ie for this opportunity to highlight some of my cultural picks! Stay tuned for more info about this show at National Concert Hall plus other European dates in May with Canis Major. www.rte.ie/culture/2026...

TGIF! Great live music ahead from @robertplant.com, Sérgio & Odair Assad, @jeremydenk.bsky.social, @rhiannongiddens.bsky.social & Silkroad Ensemble, @maryhalvorson.bsky.social, @gabrielkahane.bsky.social, @bradmehldaumusic.com, Chris Thile, and Molly Tuttle: www.nonesuch.com/journal/none...

Before hitting the road with my quartet, Canis Major, at the end of the month, I'll be returning to Europe with Ches Smith’s Clone Row. Both Canis Major and Clone Row will also be performing at Big Ears this year. And, Ches and I will be playing with Marc Ribot's Shrek.

Experience the joy of live music wherever you are with Nonesuch Live!, a playlist of songs recorded before a live concert audience. Topping the list are tracks from two upcoming live albums—Laurie Anderson with Sexmob's 'Let X=X' and Hurray for the Riff Raff's 'Live Forever': nonesuch.lnk.to/live

Friday night!

Happy weekend! Great live music ahead from Molly Tuttle, Emmylou Harris, John Adams, Sérgio and Odair Assad, Chris Thile, Tortoise, Julia Bullock, @maryhalvorson.bsky.social, Makaya McCraven, and Mandy Patinkin: www.nonesuch.com/journal/none...

I’m really looking forward to touring for the first time with my new quartet, Canis Major, starting next month. Tickets and venue details are available via the link in my bio. Hope to see you soon!

Essential New Music: Tomeka Reid Quartet’s “Dance! Skip! Hop!” (@ooyhrecords.bsky.social). Reid, @maryhalvorson.bsky.social, Tomas Fujiwara & @roebke.bsky.social put their skills at the service of the music, which wouldn’t be the same if any of them weren’t there: magnetmagazine.com/2026/02/16/e...

Something Else! Reviews Source: Something Else!. Tomeka Reid Quartet, “Oo long!” from ‘Dance! Skip! Hop!’ (2026): Something Else! sneak peek Christopher Hoffman - 'REX' (2026) Camila Nebbia, James Banner + Max Andrzejewski - 'Presencia' (2025) Ivo Perelman + Wadada Leo Smith – ‘Duologues 5’ (2026)…

We're very excited to announce the lineup for the first Ossicles Fest happening in Richmond VA March 24-25. March 24 at Reveler is @marcribot.bsky.social Solo. March 25 is a triple bill of @maryhalvorson.bsky.social, Nicole Mitchell, and Laura Ann Singh Fracas Quintet. Tickets on sale Mon. 2/9!

My February newsletter goes out on Monday. If you’re interested, here’s the link to subscribe. mailchi.mp/eaaf6c4873e8...

Excited to bring Canis Major to my first-ever performance @pickathon.bsky.social this summer!

Oo long! 2nd single from dance! skip! hop! by Tomeka Reid @ooyhrecords.bsky.social @maryhalvorson.bsky.social absolutely shredding on guitar! outofyourheadrecords.bandcamp.com/track/oo-long

Happy weekend! Great live music ahead (weather permitting) in New York, from Julia Bullock, @maryhalvorson.bsky.social, and Timo Andres; Los Angeles, from John Adams & LA Phil; and Texas, from Chris Thile in San Antonio and Austin: www.nonesuch.com/journal/none...

Cloudward - Mary Halvorson …a stellar showcase of forward-thinking jazz… #musicsky @nonesuch.com @maryhalvorson.bsky.social

this is such a brilliant performance!! what a wonderful collaboration! @maryhalvorson.bsky.social www.youtube.com/live/vE38bId...

In this week's Nonesuch news in under 90 seconds: Flea album preorder, new track with Thom Yorke, and tour; new Sarah Kirkland Snider track; Emmylou Harris in the Guardian; Francis Davis Jazz Poll; Spoleto Festival USA lineup; this weekend's live music; and John Adams's Nonesuch debut at 40.

Another interview in the can; I just got off a Zoom call with Jazz cellist Tomeka Reid for a 3hr special @wfmu.bsky.social devoted to her creative music & forthcoming new album "dance! skip! hop!" @ooyhrecords.bsky.social Stay tuned! wfmu.org/playlists/OV

The Tomeka Reid Quartet—🎸 @maryhalvorson.bsky.social, bassist Jason Roebke, 🥁 Tomas Fujiwara, & cellist Reid—perform music from their upcoming album DANCE! SKIP! HOP! at Baby’s All Right as part of the #nycwjf Brooklyn Marathon, Williamsburg. More 📹 at www.instagram.com/p/DTbrqBWjVG...

The 20th Annual Francis Davis Jazz Poll results have arrived. @maryhalvorson.bsky.social's 'About Ghosts' tops the list of New Jazz Albums, which also includes Ambrose Akinmusire's 'honey from a winter stone' and Cecile McLorin Salvant's 'Oh Snap,' which is also No. 1 on the Vocal Jazz Albums list.

Thanks to all the voters in the Francis Davis poll. Your support of About Ghosts means a lot. It’s incredibly gratifying that so many people have found a connection with this music.