JON WILL COLLABORATE WITH BRANDI CARLILE IN A PERFORMANCE OF JONI MITCHELL'S TIMELESS ALBUM "BLUE" AT THE WALT DISNEY THEATER IN LOS ANGELES OCTOBER 14, 2019

Jon will serve as musical director, pianist and arranger for this special performance.

BRIAN BLADE AND JON COWHERD CO-DIRECT JONI 75: A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION LIVE AT THE DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION

Featuring an incredible array of singers and musicians who will perform Joni Mitchell songs in her honor. On both nights, BRANDI CARLISLE, GLEN HANSARD, EMMYLOU HARRIS, NORAH JONES, CHAKA KHAN, DIANA KRALL, KRIS KRISTOFFERSSON, LOS LOBOS, GRAHAM NASH, SEAL, JAMES TAYLOR and RUFUS WAINWRIGHT will perform songs from all stages of her life, across the entire oeuvre of her 19 studio albums

Newvelle Records Releases Jon Cowherd's Second Album "Gateway." Featuring Brian Blade, Steve Cardenas & Tony Scherr. This recording is available on vinyl and features 8 brand new original compositions by Jon Cowherd and a beautiful original from Brian Blade.

Artist Share/Blue Note Releases Jon Cowherd's Debut Album "Mercy." Featuring Brian Blade, Bill Frisell & John Patitucci. The recording highlights a collection of 11 compelling original compositions by Jon Cowherd.

BRIAN BLADE FELLOWSHIP "Landmarks" receives Grammy Nomination

Brian Blade, Jon Cowherd, Chris Thomas, Melvin Butler and Myron Walden recorded their 4th album with the addition of Marvin Sewell on guitar. The recording featured original compositions by Brian and Jon and was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Jazz Album category.