Tennessee Valley Jazz Society

09/03/2026

Grammy Winning singer dies at age 70 🙏🏽🤎🙏🏽

(September 2, 2026) She was a singer’s singer, one of those rare artists who was as admired by peers as by fans. Today we are sad to pass on the news of the passing of singer Cassandra Wilson at age 70. With her unmistakably deep, smoky voice and adventurous approach to song interpretation, Wilson...

08/19/2026

Taste of Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival August 22, 2026

In 2003, UII and the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame joined forces to create the TASTE of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival with a goal of unifying the district by preserving the legacy of the Historic 4th Avenue District and the historic art of jazz.

08/17/2026

Pianist Jon Batiste spins off on tunes by Mozart 🎹 and Thelonious Monk in new albums 🎺🎷

Pianist Jon Batiste has been busy. He's offering three new albums at once: one tribute to Mozart and two tributes to Thelonious Monk.

08/13/2026

Jon Batiste’s Summer Wind, Part I: What Is ? Why Is Jazz 🎷🤗🎺?

I f you’ve only gotten to know Jon Batiste since his film score for Soul and his 2021 album We Are — between them, winning … Read More "Jon Batiste’s Summer Wind, Part I: What Is Jazz? Why Is Jazz?"

08/01/2026

08/01/2026

jazz flutist celebrates another milestone

Bar Sebastian in Birmingham’s Parkside District hosted a celebration Friday for one of the city’s most successful jazz artists.

07/22/2026

Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival Mobile jazz festival features four-night lineup of poetry, music

The annual Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Fest features a lineup of artists including flutist Kim Scott.

07/19/2026

Have you seen our new Sun Ra exhibit? 🪐🎶

Come visit the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame and learn about the legendary jazz musician Sun Ra and how his innovative sound and distinctive vision continuously shape and influence today’s jazz scene. Sun Ra Arkestra

07/18/2026

Jazz on the Grass Returns to Alabama State University Alabama State University

The John Hardy Student Center Amphitheater at Alabama State University will soon come alive with the smooth sounds of jazz. Starting at 6 p.m. on July 19, music lovers will gather under the stars for one of the University’s most cherished events: Jazz on the Grass.