Stereogum — I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but alto saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin has been blasting through the jazz world like a comet the last couple of years. She’s been around for a while — her debut, Retox, was released in 2012, and her next albu... more info

New York Times — The singer’s latest album is a tribute to the sounds of the city where she was born and a chance to “give exposure to the things that I believe in.” more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Now celebrating its 10th year, the boundary-pushing Angel City Jazz Festival opened last weekend with a tribute to the great Thelonious Monk, who would have turned 100 this year. How will the festival top an opening night that featured the likes of D... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Now celebrating its 10th year, the boundary-pushing Angel City Jazz Festival opened last weekend with a tribute to the great Thelonious Monk, who would have turned 100 this year. How will the festival top an opening night that featured the likes of D... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Maybe the third time will be the charm? In 2014, the Hollywood Bowl presented a concert tribute to the late, great Ella Fitzgerald that had its heart — but not its mind — in the right place. With warmly respectful performances by Patti ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Maybe the third time will be the charm? In 2014, the Hollywood Bowl presented a concert tribute to the late, great Ella Fitzgerald that had its heart — but not its mind — in the right place. With warmly respectful performances by Patti ... more info

Detroit Free Press — Veteran jazz singer appears at Music Hall with A-list trio headed by pianist and Carr Center artistic director Geri Allen             more info

New York Times — Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dave Holland, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Dick Hyman and the jazz historian Ira Gitler will be honored on April 3, 2017, with a tribute concert. more info

Core News — “Gilles is back in the studio for another Saturday afternoon mix up selection and this week he has a whole heap of musical vitamins to get you through the cold weather. With music from Ghostface Killer, Jack Garret, Micachu and Dee Dee Bridgewater ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — No one could doubt the affection in “To Ella With Love,” a concert tribute to Ella Fitzgerald that brought Dee Dee Bridgewater, Patti Austin and the Count Basie Orchestra (among other admirers) to the Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday night. more info