Jazz

London festival will feature an intimate Styles performance as well as appearances from Warpaint, Kamasi Washington, Devonté Hynes and moreHarry Styles has announced the lineup of artists he has curated for this year’s Meltdown festival, held at London’s Southbank Centre.As well as performing a solo concert on 16 June at Royal Festival Hall, sandwiched amid his run of 12 dates at the considerably larger Wembley Stadium, Styles has brought together a diverse range of artists spanning jazz, pop, indie rock and electronic music. Continue reading...

Public radio station WAMU features overlooked jazz trumpeter Bill Coleman on its 'Hot Jazz Saturday Night' broadcast tonight, March 14, 2026. Coleman, known for his virtuoso playing in 1930s Paris and collaborations with Louis Armstrong, remains underappreciated despite critical acclaim. The episode highlights rare recordings amid a revival of hot jazz interest in the US. Listeners can tune in for segments celebrating early 20th-century swing era icons.

WAMU's 'Hot Jazz Saturday Night' on March 14, 2026, features the music of Bill Coleman, dubbed the finest trumpeter many listeners have never heard of, showcasing his influential yet underrecognized contributions to jazz history. The broadcast highlights Coleman's career spanning Europe and the U.S. in the 1930s-1950s. This episode revives interest in pre-war jazz amid a surge in vintage music streaming. Listeners can tune in for a deep dive into his recordings and legacy.