Jon Ross

Writing: classical for the @AJC, jazz for @DownBeatMag, other stuff for other places

[Jon Ross @jhowardross]

Thanks to @vijayiyer, @WadadaLeoSmith, @hisnameisalive, @AnaisStJohn and a host of others not on twitter for speaking with me for this @BitterSouth story on Marion Brown. Exclusive photos by Larry Fink! https://t.co/Gsbyis9Kqc

[Sean Keenan @ThatSeanKeenan]

SAD THREAD: Maybe you’ve heard the news: @AtlantaCivicCircle is going under. It’s another casualty of the current, unforgiving journalism ecosystem — a loss that will leave Atlanta with, by my math, ZERO dedicated housing reporters. Let’s talk about what that means... (1/)

[Anne Midgette @classicalbeat]

In a remarkable act of self-immolation, @washingtonpost has eliminated sports & Book World, photographers, many foreign bureaus & Metro staff. Amid the carnage, the fact that it also axed most of its arts staff has not drawn much notice. My thoughts: https://t.co/6ieXShAFG9

[Beth McKibben 🍸 @TheLazySusan]

After just three months, WABE has ended “City Lights Collective,” its weekday arts and culture show that took the place of “City Lights with Lois Reitzes” in July. 😭 https://t.co/qkVt1HfOVr

[Jon Ross @jhowardross]

https://t.co/RkBrhOxTfB

[MeidasTouch @MeidasTouch]

We have reached out to the company who was awarded this contract and they have confirmed the ceiling was $8 million—NOT billion.

Here is their statement.

The federal government is cooking the books.

[Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta]

BREAKING: Inspector General and now 5 Governing Board members resign— citing abuse and retaliation from Mayor’s office and law department.

[Jon Ross @jhowardross]

@JoshGreen1234 https://t.co/2qGiAOX7Tw

[Jon Ross @jhowardross]

Thrilling to hear @jbartonmezzo give a word premiere of
@Blackmaninoff's "On Mars" at Spivey Hall two weeks after hearing his "An Act of Resistance" at Ebenezer during the King Celebration Concert. Hear "Resistance" and the rest of the show on MLK Jr. Day: https://t.co/5A4FSJGdF8

[jocelyn romo @theeroamer]

jazz legend bennie maupin, known for his work with herbie hancock and miles davis has lost his home in altadena to the eaton fire. his son, toussaint maupin, has set up a fundraiser. please donate if you can. thanks @insheepshifi for the heads up. https://t.co/ltTis2YEFN

[Nate Smith @natesmithdrums]

one time for the legend, Zakir Hussain.

rest in peace and thank you for all of the music you gave us.

https://t.co/zv3zvH1Fjc

[JazzTimes Magazine @JazzTimes]

And we're back, starting off slowly, here is a letter from our new editor, David Adler - https://t.co/4QMFHKxS55

[stop romanticizing palm trees @lisaskwon]

im so thrilled that i reached out to @NifMuhammad to talk (so tenderly!) about his wild sneaker collection because the world needs to know

also, chris paul WOULD make a great poet

https://t.co/sqchTT0KvU

[Smithsonian Folkways @Folkways]

We mourn the passing of Ella Jenkins, one of the most iconic folk musicians of the 20th century, who revolutionized children’s music and inspired generations of listeners around the world. She died peacefully on Nov. 9 at her residence in Chicago, Illinois. She was 100 years old.

[Roy Hargrove @groveydean]

❤️

On this sixth anniversary of Roy’s passing we are grateful for how much he is still with us and continues to be a force in and for music. Thank you all for your continued love and appreciation - for playing, listening and keeping Roy’s music and spirit going!

[MLB @MLB]

Freddie Freeman and Ozzie Albies reunite after Freddie's Game 1 heroics 🥹

[Ron Carter @RonCarterBass]

One week from today, I will be taking the bandstand at the "Jazz for Kamala" benefit concert.
The show will start at 7:00 PM on Sunday, October 20th, at Le Poisson Rouge, NYC.
Tickets: https://t.co/hIjh3xLYCv

[John Hollenbeck @john_hollenbeck]

Happy Birthday Muhal!

I'm sad that he is not physically around anymore, but grateful to still have his music, his teachings and to hear all the great musicians that were inspired by his gentle spirit.

"Muhal Richard Abrams, Muhal Richard Abrams, Muhal Richard Abrams"

[SAVE A SEAT FOR ME (Simon & Schuster, 2026) @NewBlackMan]

Thrilled that Hargrove (dir. Eliane Henri) is now streaming on @PBS. It was heartbreaking to watch, but showed so many of the challenges of being a creative.
https://t.co/zxUhVjc2HS

[Jon Ross @jhowardross]

Spent my college years in Idaho waiting for Russell Malone's annual week-long stint during the @hampjazz festival. Still love that Jazz at the Bistro album with Benny Green.