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Gregory Porter’s magnificent, burnished baritone can sink into a lyric with luxurious ease, the melody gently sculpted into new shapes at every turn, with the rhythm tugging subtly back and forth across the bar line.

In 1967, American singer and actor Sammy Davis Jr. appeared at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam for a live, nationwide TV broadcast. Supported by his band, Davis combined his singing talent and sense of humor as he covered songs from a variety of genres.

In 1985, American vocal virtuoso Bobby McFerrin took the stage solo at Estival Jazz Lugano. The one-man musical force stunned the audience with his unique vocal percussion as he delved into the crowd for this quirky and charming act.

In 1982, the Superstar Quintet, which consists of trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, saxophonist Joe Henderson, drummer Tony Williams, bassist Ron Carter, and pianist Kenny Baron gave a performance of cosmic proportions at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague.

Legendary Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés brought his band ‘Jazz Batá 2’ to the Malta Jazz Festival on July 19, 2019. They delivered a performance that reverberated through the historic island.

American trumpet player Chet Baker was a popular champion of cool jazz. On May 2, 1964, he joined the Jacques Pelzer Quartet in Brussels. On September 3, 1979, Baker appeared at the Kongsberg Jazz Festival in Norway.

On July 20, 2018, double bassist Christian McBride presented his band ‘New Jawn’ at the Malta Jazz Festival. Hailing from Philadelphia, this music luminary combines jazz, R&B, pop/rock, hip hop/neo-soul, and classical.

Relive the magic of one of the most beloved crooners in music history in his prime: Tony Bennett! Recorded live in London’s Royal Albert Hall on March 2, 1974, this enchanting performance showcases Bennett's remarkable vocal prowess and charisma.

McCoy Tyner is considered one of the most influential jazz pianists of the 20th century, an honour he earned both with Coltrane and in his years of performing following Coltrane’s death.

On July 20, 2018, double bassist Christian McBride presented his band ‘New Jawn’ at the Malta Jazz Festival. Hailing from Philadelphia, this music luminary combines jazz, R&B, pop/rock, hip hop/neo-soul, and classical.

Founded in 1993 by Frank Vaganée, Serge Plume and Marc Godfroid, the Brussels Jazz Orchestra is recognised and has been subsidised by the Flemish Government since. Brussels Jazz Orchestra is orchestra in residence at Flagey in Brussels.

In 1968, the Newport Jazz Festival in Rotterdam welcomed three talented Americans: pianist Horace Silver, guitarist Muddy Waters, and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, alongside their bands.

World-renowned American blues singer and guitarist Magic Slim performed an electrifying set at the French festival Jazz à Vienne 2012.

This documentary traces the first two decades of jazz in Latvia in this portrait of Jack Michalicky, the first known Latvian jazz pianist. This brief yet insightful documentary was produced by Latvian Mareks Ameriks.

In 1987, jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis brought his band to the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague. This broadcast presents a selection of that performance, displaying the magical and mesmerising energy coming from the legendary saxophone virtuoso.

ITunes Festival, is an annual music festival that takes place over a month in London. Sponsored by Apple Inc., it had its first edition in 2007

Emblematic trumpeter of the second wave of "neo-boppers" that appeared at the end of the 80s in the wake of Wynton Marsalis, Roy Hargrove has established himself as one of the most talented and unpredictable of the lot.

For 20 years, Sly Johnson, author, composer and performer of the Saïan Supa Crew, has been touring the French music scene with his soul, hip-hop and beat-box vocals.

Vocalist Jazzmeia Horn’s 2019 Malta Jazz Festival appearance was a celebration of jazz’s future, infused with the soul of its past. Horn’s concert was a truly spellbinding experience.

The vibrant island of Malta was in for a night of light and cheerful music when Brazilian music legend João Bosco took the stage on July 21, 2018.

Pianist Kenny Barron’s June 27, 2019 appearance at the Alfa Jazz Festival in Ukraine’s Lviv was a celebration of sublime jazz virtuosity.

Pianist Grégory Privat's 2020 work "Soley" inhabits a hybrid universe in which voice, piano and synthesizer, Caribbean and electronic music, and the classical and jazz trio traditions coexist and mingle.

On July 20, 2018, double bassist Christian McBride presented his band ‘New Jawn’ at the Malta Jazz Festival. Hailing from Philadelphia, this music luminary combines jazz, R&B, pop/rock, hip hop/neo-soul, and classical.

In this 2009 portrait of Marcus Miller, Miller looks back on his relationship with Miles Davis. He shares countless stories of the recording process of the album 'Tutu', explaining how he wrote the title track.

The Maynard Ferguson Big Band’s Winter Tour of 1980 included a stop at the Brussels Jazz Club. Ferguson and his band turn in a performance that includes some hits of the day, including Weather Report’s “Birdland” and Rocky’s theme, “Gonna Fly Now.”

In 1986, an alto sax choir consisting of Bob Wilber, Marshall Royal, Piet Noordijk, Lee Konitz and many more performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague. A rhythm section of Hank Jones, Jimmy Woode and Clyde Lucas accompanied them.

The Crusaders, an American jazz fusion group that was popular in the '70s. Their performance at Estival is beyond soulful and an amazing show to watch.

The Da Pá Virada Sessions series presents the best musicians of contemporary Brazilian jazz, and beyond. Pianist, composer, and arranger André Marques is a key player in today's Brazilian music, performing an intimate solo recital for Da Pá Virada Sessions.

Estival offers a thrilling and particularly surprising line-up that explores the rich world of contemporary music. Discover the special bond between pianist Carla Bley and bassist Steve Swallow. The two have performed in the same bands since the '60s.

The talented American singer Michelle David performs pop and gospel music that feeds the heart and soothes the soul at Jazz in Duketown 2019.

American jazz saxophonist and two-time Grammy nominee Bill Evans plays at the legendary Parisian nightclub New Morning with Wolfgang Haffner (drums), Gary Grainger (bass) and Simon Oslender (keys), collectively known as The Spykillers.

‘The legend of the groove’ is a series of documentaries about musicians who, between the late 1950s and now, have radically influenced the music of today's hip hop, soul, and rhythm 'n' blues greats, like Prince, Erykah Badu, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix.

Raul Midón appeared at 2017’s Sing Jazz Festival in Singapore with double bassist Romeir Mendez and drummer Billy Williams.