Tag: jazz
How Jazz Changed Today’s National Anthem Performances
July 6, 2026
There is nothing more American than Fourth of July fireworks, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and jazz. Indeed, celebrating the country is done best alongside America’s only original art form. While “The Star-Spangled Banner” has been a consistent staple of Fourth of July and American celebrations since its creation in 1814, it has also been the subject…
Wynton Marsalis to Step Down from Jazz at Lincoln Center After Four Decades of Leadership
February 18, 2026
Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis has announced he will step down as Managing and Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center in 2027, marking a historic leadership transition for one of the world’s most influential jazz institutions.