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Jazz at Lincoln Center's 2026 Jazz Congress captures the passion and community spirit of the music

By Dave Popkin
Published January 10, 2026 at 8:21 AM EST
The audience takes in a panel discussion at Jazz Congress 2026 in the Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center
Dave Popkin
The audience takes in a panel discussion at Jazz Congress 2026 in the Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center

Between Winter Jazzfest, The Unity Jazz Festival, independent show and Jazz Congress 2026, thousands of members of the jazz community flocked to New York City this past week.

The 2026 Jazz Congress took place January 7-8 at Jazz at Lincoln Center in NYC
Dave Popkin
The 2026 Jazz Congress took place January 7-8 at Jazz at Lincoln Center in NYC

WBGO's Dave Popkin was all over town, including at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the home of Jazz Congress 2026.

Jazz Congress 2026 was a two-day event at Jazz at Lincoln Center
Dave Popkin
Jazz Congress 2026 was a two-day event at Jazz at Lincoln Center

Catch much more about Jazz Congress 2026 here at wbgo.org.

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Dave Popkin
<b>Dave Popkin</b> is a WBGO News/Music contributor, veteran sportscaster, educator and musician <br/>
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