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Spring greetings to all 🌸🌸 just hopping on to share some upcoming shows this month:)) tickets/more info on my website calendar! Plus a few photos of wholesome moments where I happened to remember to capture them, with people I love :)

Spring greetings to all 🌸🌸 just hopping on to share some upcoming shows this month:)) tickets/more info on my website calendar! Plus a few photos of wholesome moments where I happened to remember to capture them, with people I love :)

Spring greetings to all 🌸🌸 just hopping on to share some upcoming shows this month:)) tickets/more info on my website calendar! Plus a few photos of wholesome moments where I happened to remember to capture them, with people I love :)

Spring greetings to all 🌸🌸 just hopping on to share some upcoming shows this month:)) tickets/more info on my website calendar! Plus a few photos of wholesome moments where I happened to remember to capture them, with people I love :)

Spring greetings to all 🌸🌸 just hopping on to share some upcoming shows this month:)) tickets/more info on my website calendar! Plus a few photos of wholesome moments where I happened to remember to capture them, with people I love :)

Spring greetings to all 🌸🌸 just hopping on to share some upcoming shows this month:)) tickets/more info on my website calendar! Plus a few photos of wholesome moments where I happened to remember to capture them, with people I love :)

“A room is just a room until you make it something.”

TREE GREETINGS is bassist @devongatesmusic and guitarist @ria_modak! Here’s part of their song “A Room,” performed live at GBH Jazz Nights at the @bplboston.

#bass #guitar #jazz #jazztok #bassist

Bassist and educator Devon Gates shares what she’s excited to learn during the 15th annual International Jazz Day in Chicago.

@devongatesmusic @chicagojazzalliance @intljazzday

Join us in Chicago for @intljazzday!

She Real Cool: Jazz Expansion, Cultivation, and Liberation

Join Terri Lyne Carrington @terrilynecarrington, Joel Ross @imjoelmross, Nicole Mitchell @blackearthmuse, Devon Gates @devongatesmusic, and Aja Burrell Wood @ajatheethnomusicologist for a discussion about the future of jazz and how it can evolve into a more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable art form while honoring its roots.

Let’s get into it!

There will also be a live performance from the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice.

FREE - Open to the public.
🔗 in @jazzandgenderjustice bio to register!

Tuesday, April 28 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center | G.A.R. Hall

@chicagoculturalcenter @chicagodcase @berkleecollege

***She Real Cool is an ongoing initiative dedicated to reframing ideas surrounding jazz practice and promoting objectives that disrupt bias, expand the form, and include adjacent methodologies and disciplines inspired by the Gwendolyn Brooks poem, “We Real Cool” and bell hooks’s book of the same name.

Introducing one of this year’s Next Jazz Legacy awardees: @devongatesmusic. 🎶

A bassist, vocalist, and composer from Atlanta, Georgia, now based in Brooklyn, Devon Gates has worked with esteemed artists including Next Jazz Legacy Artistic Director @terrilynecarrington,@vijayiyer, and @jenshyu, and performed at venues including The Jazz Gallery, the Monterey Jazz Festival, and the London Jazz Festival. Most recently, she is featured on bass and vocals in Terri Lyne Carrington's and 2024 Next Jazz Legacy awardee @christiedashiell’s GRAMMY-nominated release, ‘We Insist 2025!’. Devon's bandleader is @thejasonmoran, with @diannereeves as her Creative Mentor.

Now in its fifth year, Next Jazz Legacy offers intergenerational apprenticeship, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to emerging jazz artists who contribute to the future of jazz. The program is led by GRAMMY-winning artist and NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington and is funded by the @mellonfoundation.

🎥 Featured video: Devon Gates x @liveroommusic; Video courtesy of the artist

#WeAreNewMusic #NextJazzLegacy

About last night at smoke - 🎶❤️

NYC! Join us this week, Wednesday through Sunday April 15-19, for my twelve-set run at Smoke with these brilliant musicians. Shows are at 6pm and 8pm, with a 10pm set on Friday & Saturday. We are excited to share some new sounds with you.

VIJAY IYER QUARTET
Vijay Iyer, piano
Adam O’Farrill, trumpet
Devon Gates, bass
Jeremy Dutton, drums

SMOKE JAZZ CLUB
2751 Broadway, NYC
April 15 - 19

Link below & in bio. See you there!

Vijay

(last photo: DIY eclipse shot from NASA)

linktr.ee/vijayiyer

NYC! Join us this week, Wednesday through Sunday April 15-19, for my twelve-set run at Smoke with these brilliant musicians. Shows are at 6pm and 8pm, with a 10pm set on Friday & Saturday. We are excited to share some new sounds with you.

VIJAY IYER QUARTET
Vijay Iyer, piano
Adam O’Farrill, trumpet
Devon Gates, bass
Jeremy Dutton, drums

SMOKE JAZZ CLUB
2751 Broadway, NYC
April 15 - 19

Link below & in bio. See you there!

Vijay

(last photo: DIY eclipse shot from NASA)

linktr.ee/vijayiyer

NYC! Join us this week, Wednesday through Sunday April 15-19, for my twelve-set run at Smoke with these brilliant musicians. Shows are at 6pm and 8pm, with a 10pm set on Friday & Saturday. We are excited to share some new sounds with you.

VIJAY IYER QUARTET
Vijay Iyer, piano
Adam O’Farrill, trumpet
Devon Gates, bass
Jeremy Dutton, drums

SMOKE JAZZ CLUB
2751 Broadway, NYC
April 15 - 19

Link below & in bio. See you there!

Vijay

(last photo: DIY eclipse shot from NASA)

linktr.ee/vijayiyer

NYC! Join us this week, Wednesday through Sunday April 15-19, for my twelve-set run at Smoke with these brilliant musicians. Shows are at 6pm and 8pm, with a 10pm set on Friday & Saturday. We are excited to share some new sounds with you.

VIJAY IYER QUARTET
Vijay Iyer, piano
Adam O’Farrill, trumpet
Devon Gates, bass
Jeremy Dutton, drums

SMOKE JAZZ CLUB
2751 Broadway, NYC
April 15 - 19

Link below & in bio. See you there!

Vijay

(last photo: DIY eclipse shot from NASA)

linktr.ee/vijayiyer

NYC! Join us this week, Wednesday through Sunday April 15-19, for my twelve-set run at Smoke with these brilliant musicians. Shows are at 6pm and 8pm, with a 10pm set on Friday & Saturday. We are excited to share some new sounds with you.

VIJAY IYER QUARTET
Vijay Iyer, piano
Adam O’Farrill, trumpet
Devon Gates, bass
Jeremy Dutton, drums

SMOKE JAZZ CLUB
2751 Broadway, NYC
April 15 - 19

Link below & in bio. See you there!

Vijay

(last photo: DIY eclipse shot from NASA)

linktr.ee/vijayiyer

NYC! Join us this week, Wednesday through Sunday April 15-19, for my twelve-set run at Smoke with these brilliant musicians. Shows are at 6pm and 8pm, with a 10pm set on Friday & Saturday. We are excited to share some new sounds with you.

VIJAY IYER QUARTET
Vijay Iyer, piano
Adam O’Farrill, trumpet
Devon Gates, bass
Jeremy Dutton, drums

SMOKE JAZZ CLUB
2751 Broadway, NYC
April 15 - 19

Link below & in bio. See you there!

Vijay

(last photo: DIY eclipse shot from NASA)

linktr.ee/vijayiyer

Incredibly grateful to share that I’ve been selected as a recipient of this year’s Next Jazz Legacy Award, along with so many amazing fellow artists @lil.g.finn @jazzmatic.charles @lequeenofficial @alden.hellmuth @allisonphilipstrumpet @redwoodsounds !! So much thanks to @newmusicusa @terrilynecarrington @jazzandgenderjustice, Dianne Reeves, Jason Moran, and everyone involved for this immense opportunity. Excited for what’s next 💜💜

Celebrating Women's History Month!

This March, ISJAC is proud to take part in Women's History Month by highlighting Blog posts written by women composers and artists.

In November 2022, drummer, producer, educator, and activist Terri Lyne Carrington @terrilynecarrington joined the blog to discuss the Jazz Without Patriarchy Project, her focus on radical inclusion, and New Standards: 101 Lead Sheets by Women Composers, in conversation with pianist and composer Kris Davis @krisdavismusic and bassist and composer Devon Gates @devongatesmusic.

“TLC: I’ve begun to ponder once again why jazz has been so slow to address gender justice. We wouldn’t read books only by male authors, and we wouldn’t watch plays or movies with only male actors, so why would we play music by only – or mostly – male composers? Music is supposed to not only contribute to bettering the human experience, but somehow to also reflect the lives and experiences of people during the time it was played or composed. If we were looking back 100 years from now through a time capsule, what would we think about who played and composed jazz? This problem has existed for far too long.”

#isjac #artistblog #blog #womenshistory #terrilynecarrington #krisdavis #devongates #inclusion #newstandards #jazzwithoutpatriarchy #composition #arranging #jazzcomposition

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Jazz Nights with GBH Music continue TOMORROW at the @bplboston!

Join us Thursday 2/12 at 5:30pm to hear bassist, vocalist, and composer @devongatesmusic in a free concert! Seating is first come first serve.

#jazz #jazzmusic #devongates #bass #livejazz #gbh #bostonpubliclibrary

Over 250 people filled the room wall to wall.

Devon Gates & Friends opened 2026 with a performance rooted in trust and deep listening — sharing the stage together for the first time. The energy was undeniable, and every note landed because the audience was right there with them.

More than a packed house, this night reflected how far this work has grown and what’s possible when new sound is welcomed into shared space.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the @columbusmuseum and helped start the year on the right note. 🎶

More to come. #ATribeForJazz

Over 250 people filled the room wall to wall.

Devon Gates & Friends opened 2026 with a performance rooted in trust and deep listening — sharing the stage together for the first time. The energy was undeniable, and every note landed because the audience was right there with them.

More than a packed house, this night reflected how far this work has grown and what’s possible when new sound is welcomed into shared space.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the @columbusmuseum and helped start the year on the right note. 🎶

More to come. #ATribeForJazz

Over 250 people filled the room wall to wall.

Devon Gates & Friends opened 2026 with a performance rooted in trust and deep listening — sharing the stage together for the first time. The energy was undeniable, and every note landed because the audience was right there with them.

More than a packed house, this night reflected how far this work has grown and what’s possible when new sound is welcomed into shared space.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the @columbusmuseum and helped start the year on the right note. 🎶

More to come. #ATribeForJazz

Over 250 people filled the room wall to wall.

Devon Gates & Friends opened 2026 with a performance rooted in trust and deep listening — sharing the stage together for the first time. The energy was undeniable, and every note landed because the audience was right there with them.

More than a packed house, this night reflected how far this work has grown and what’s possible when new sound is welcomed into shared space.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the @columbusmuseum and helped start the year on the right note. 🎶

More to come. #ATribeForJazz

Over 250 people filled the room wall to wall.

Devon Gates & Friends opened 2026 with a performance rooted in trust and deep listening — sharing the stage together for the first time. The energy was undeniable, and every note landed because the audience was right there with them.

More than a packed house, this night reflected how far this work has grown and what’s possible when new sound is welcomed into shared space.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the @columbusmuseum and helped start the year on the right note. 🎶

More to come. #ATribeForJazz

Over 250 people filled the room wall to wall.

Devon Gates & Friends opened 2026 with a performance rooted in trust and deep listening — sharing the stage together for the first time. The energy was undeniable, and every note landed because the audience was right there with them.

More than a packed house, this night reflected how far this work has grown and what’s possible when new sound is welcomed into shared space.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the @columbusmuseum and helped start the year on the right note. 🎶

More to come. #ATribeForJazz

Over 250 people filled the room wall to wall.

Devon Gates & Friends opened 2026 with a performance rooted in trust and deep listening — sharing the stage together for the first time. The energy was undeniable, and every note landed because the audience was right there with them.

More than a packed house, this night reflected how far this work has grown and what’s possible when new sound is welcomed into shared space.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the @columbusmuseum and helped start the year on the right note. 🎶

More to come. #ATribeForJazz

Over 250 people filled the room wall to wall.

Devon Gates & Friends opened 2026 with a performance rooted in trust and deep listening — sharing the stage together for the first time. The energy was undeniable, and every note landed because the audience was right there with them.

More than a packed house, this night reflected how far this work has grown and what’s possible when new sound is welcomed into shared space.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the @columbusmuseum and helped start the year on the right note. 🎶

More to come. #ATribeForJazz

Over 250 people filled the room wall to wall.

Devon Gates & Friends opened 2026 with a performance rooted in trust and deep listening — sharing the stage together for the first time. The energy was undeniable, and every note landed because the audience was right there with them.

More than a packed house, this night reflected how far this work has grown and what’s possible when new sound is welcomed into shared space.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the @columbusmuseum and helped start the year on the right note. 🎶

More to come. #ATribeForJazz