Makaya McCraven played (le) Poisson Rouge

On Friday, Makaya McCraven will share a new collection of recorded material and he celebrated the upcoming release with a show at New York's (le) Poisson Rouge.

NYC Winter Jazzfest - Brooklyn Marathon

The annual New York City Winter Jazzfest is underway for 2025 and I caught some sets during the Brooklyn Marathon on Saturday that ran across Williamsburg.

Sons of Kemet / Makaya McCraven / L'Rain played Central Park's SummerStage

An incredible line-up featuring the new vanguards of jazz came to Central Park's SummerStage on Sunday evening for a night of prophetic wonder and excitement.

Makaya McCraven - "Seventh String"

In September, rising jazz sensation Makaya McCraven will release a new album comprised entirely of new, original material and today he's shared the first single, "Seventh String."