On September 24, 2023, Jazz Is Dead celebrates the countless pioneers of the culture with live discussions, Djs, art and more. Special guests will help us understand the trans-national connections between samba, jazz, funk and hip hop.

A tribute for our dear friend, João Donato.

Instrumentals JID019 captures the musical alchemy produced at the Linear Labs Studio by producers Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad.

Arthur Verocai tells the stories behind some of the songs from his vast catalog.

Descanse em paz, João Donato.

Preorder your Arthur Verocai US Tour merch now!

Adrian Younge on his experience working with Afrobeat legend Tony Allen.

“No End” is the second single to be released from the forthcoming Tony Allen JID018.

“No Beginning” is the second single to be released from the forthcoming Tony Allen JID018.

Ronnie Foster will return to the Jazz Is Dead stage on August 8th, 2023.

Listen to Lonnie Liston Smith’s interview with VPM’s Annie Parnell.

Today we announce the first single from the next installment in the Jazz is Dead catalog Tony Allen JID018.

This Summer, Jazz Is Dead and Grand Performances present Los Angeles' unsung Chicano Jazz Legend, Garrett Saracho.

We are proud to announce Lonnie Liston Smith JID017 is out now!

In August 2023, ArtDontSleep presents Jazz Está Morto celebrates the genius of Arthur Verocai with a 30 piece orchestra and Special Guests.

Last night we got news of the passing of one of the worlds greatest drummers, Ivan "Mamão" Conti, the 50 year member of Azymuth.

"Azymuth" written by Allen Thayer for Jazz Está Morto in 2019. Rest in paradise Ivan “Mamão” Conti

Adi Oasis kicks off her #LotusGlow tour performing "FourSixty" live at Jazz Is Dead.

New music out today! “A New Spring ” is the second single to be released from the forthcoming Lonnie Liston Smith JID017.

It is with great honor and joy that we announce US tour with Hermeto Pascoal!