MCG Jazz Executive Producer & Vice President, Marty Ashby, Honored by Downbeat with Lifetime Achievement Award for Presenting Jazz
October, 29 2025
The leadership at Manchester Bidwell Corporation congratulates MCG Jazz Executive Producer and Vice President, Marty Ashby, recently honored with the 2025 DownBeat Magazine Lifetime Achievement Award for Presenting Jazz, recognizing nearly four decades of his work preserving, presenting, and promoting this art form. His story is featured in the November 2025 issue of DownBeat Magazine on page 68 in a profile titled “The Musician as Presenter.”
From producing more than 2,000 concerts and 70-plus recordings (including multiple GRAMMY® winners) to mentoring emerging artists and buildingone of the country’s most respected and longstandingjazz subscription series, Marty’s leadership has shaped MCG Jazz into the creative home it is today.
"Artists that present a heartfelt and transparent
intention to bring joy to an audience are the ones I gravitate to,” Marty says — a sentiment that perfectly captures his approach
to both music and leadership.
We are thrilled to see what comes next for Marty and MCG Jazz as we approach MCG Jazz's 40th Season next year.
