Big Ears is a four-day celebration of musical and artistic adventure and discovery, transforming downtown Knoxville, TN into an immersive playground for the senses. From March 26–29, 2026, over 35,000 attendees will experience nearly 250 performances, films, conversations, literary events, and art installations across 20 diverse venues, including historic theaters, churches, intimate clubs, and art [...]

Saxophonist and composer Boney James's new Concord Records album, Slow Burn, was released  October 18, 2024. “When I mentioned that phrase to people as a possible title, they said, “That also refers to your  whole career in a way” James says with a laugh. “This is my 19th record and I feel like I’m just  hitting my [...]

Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott) is an artist who has never been content to stand still and inhabit only the present. Adjuah changed his name out of a desire to connect with his family roots in West Africa and clear a stronger path to the future. His music similarly embraces the African roots [...]

Join us for a special night of jazz with Saxophonist Greg Abate and his Quartet! Greg Abate - Saxophone Chuck Lamb - Piano John Lockwood - Bass Gary Johnson - Drums Greg Abate jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer continues as an International Jazz/Recording Artist with 225 days a year touring the globe. In the mid 70’s [...]