Go With Elmo podcast
Check out my interview with my cousin Elmo on his podcast, Go With Elmo. This was our first time ever doing something like this together. A 3-hour deep dive interview that covers (nearly) his entire career. We go into our family history, growing up in Cleveland, our Sicilian roots, my father Tony “Big T” Lovano, and how that shaped my sound and spirit. We talk about my time with Elvin Jones, Jack DeJohnette, John Scofield, Charlie Haden, Esperanza Spalding, Michael Brecker, McCoy Tyner, Paul Motian, Bill Frisell, Hank Jones, Dave Holland, Joshua Redman, Al Foster, and many more. I reflected on decades of leading bands, developing tone, mentoring young players, and living a full creative life with my wife of 50 years, Judi Silvano.
Tony "Big T" Lovano Concert & Scholarship
UPDATE: this concert is sold out but click here to join us for the livestream or click here to donate (please indicate that your donation is in support of the Lovano scholarship).
Join me and a whole host of Cleveland all-stars September 21 at 3pm at the Bop Stop for a very special concert in celebration of my dad, Tony “Big T” Lovano, on his centennial. This event will also be a springboard for establishingThis Sunday's BOP STOP at The Music Settlement centennial celebration of my dad, Tony "Big T" Lovano, is sold out, but you can still catch us on the livestream and support the The Tony “Big T” Lovano Cleveland Jazz Legacy Scholarship for students in the J@MS program. Click for more info a scholarship in his name: the Tony “Big T” Lovano Cleveland Jazz Legacy Scholarship for the Music Settlement. Hope to see you there…
Joe Lovano: Family and Friends
Renowned saxophonist and Cleveland native, Joe Lovano, returns for a special celebration of his father, the Tony "Big T” Lovano Centennial Concert Celebration, with Anthony Lovano, Pat Lovano, Laura-Jo Fiorilli, Judi Silvano. Honoring the Cleveland Jazz Legacy! This afternoon's performance will also feature a host of other talent from around Cleveland.
In conjunction with this concert, Joe is establishing The Tony "Big T" Lovano Cleveland Jazz Legacy Scholarship, an endowed fund in memory of his father to support merit-based scholarships for students in the “J@MS” (Jazz at The Music Settlement) program. J@MS trains young musicians in theory, history, and musicianship while giving them the opportunity to perform in dynamic big bands and small combos at Cleveland’s 113-year old nonprofit music school. Through its Center for Music, The Music Settlement provides accessible, life-enhancing music and arts experiences to people of all ages and abilities. Lovano’s endowment will help expand this mission and support students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to participate.
All ticket proceeds and donations associated with this event will go toward helping establish this scholarship. This concert is SOLD OUT, but please join us for the livestream! If you wish to donate to support this scholarship, donations may be made here (Please indicate that your donation is in support of the Lovano scholarship).
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'Homage' Signed Vinyl
Steinway Big Ears Interview
I sat down with the folks from Steinway at the Big Ears Festival this March. You can listen to our conversation on their Sound Board podcast, available now by clicking here. Also available on Spotify.
ECM Podcast
In the 53rd episode of the ECM podcast, the label invited me to discuss my second recording alongside the Marcin Wasilewski Trio, Homage, which was produced by Manfred Eicher.
Tenor Legacy Livestream Tonight!
LIVESTREAM TONIGHT! My 7pm ET set at Birdland Jazz Club will be streaming live on YouTube featuring Tenor Legacy with George Garzone, Jerry Bergonzi, Leo Genovese, Gerald Cannon, and Billy Hart.
JJA Award Winner
Many thanks to the members of the Jazz Journalists Association for the honor of being named Tenor Saxophonist of the Year! 
Click here for the full list of 2025 JJA Award Winners
Homage Review from jazz.pt
"Os quatro músicos surgem dotados de um espírito especialmente aventureiro neste que é o seu segundo trabalho conjunto para a editora de Manfred Eicher. Com base nos pontos fortes líricos da gravação anterior do grupo (“Arctic Riff”, de 2020), em “Homage” o quarteto vai além disso, investigando a interação livre e passagens expansivas de improvisação que se tornaram um elemento básico nas experiências de Lovano com o trio Tapestry."
Click here to read the full review on jazz.pt
Jazzalbum des Monats "Homage"
"Ein Geschenk, eine Ehrung: die Musik fließt frei und lyrisch, mit harmonischer Gelassenheit, Wärme und Kraft."
Click here to read the full review on NDR.de
"a masterclass in free-flowing spontaneity"
"This is an album of real chemistry, one where the key ingredients of rhythmic freedom, variety of expression and interplay come together so well you want to repeat the experience immediately. Lovano has delivered a masterclass in free-flowing spontaneity. Absolutely recommended."
Click here to read the full review from UK Jazz News