American trumpeter, composer, teacher, and artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center
A cross-section of tributes and retrospectives marks Miles Davis’s centenary and Sonny Rollins’s passing, underscoring their enduring influence on jazz’s evolution, from cool restraint to fearless improvisation.
The Edinburgh International Festival spotlight has showcased a mix of traditional and experimental concerts as leading ensembles and performers adapt to economic pressures and changing audiences. Notable moments include high-profile collaborators, large-scale works, and debates about funding and the role of patronage.