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Bruce Klauber

Born: May 3, 1952

Bruce Klauber is an editor, writer and multi-instrumentalist who has contributed to and edited dozens of area and national periodicals. His works have appeared in All About Jazz, Jazziz, Jazz Times, Down Beat and others. As a professional jazz drummer the author has performed with Charlie Ventura, Milt Buckner, Bernard, Peiffer, Joanie Sommers, and led his own "Jazz for the People" Trios and Quartets in Philadelphia, Atlantic City and Las Vegas.

He is also the biographer of Gene Krupa, Jazz Legends DVD Series Producer for Alfred Publishing and Hudson Music, Jazz Bridge Press Officer, Founder of JazzLegends.com, and a working jazz drummer since childhood.

Buddy Rich Trio: Buddy Rich Trios

by Bruce Klauber
September 12, 2023

In 2023, some 36 years after his death, the name of Buddy Rich is still synonymous with the word “drums" in many quarters, as is his reputation as a swinging, driving, fiery, and charismatic drummer/leader of a series of superb big bands, roughly in existence from 1966 until his passing in 1987. What is not generally ...

Doc: Legends of Jazz Drumming

August 20, 2021

Last week, Bruce Klauber sent along links to Legends of Jazz Drumming, a two-part documentary he co-produced and wrote in the mid-1990s. Bruce and his partners were able to get Louie Bellson, Jack DeJohnette and Roy Haynes to contribute as narrators. Part 1 covers 1920 to 1950; Part 2 covers 1940 to 1970: Here's Part 1... ...

Peggy King

Born: February 16, 1930

Vocalist Peggy King, one of the best-loved stars of TV’s Golden Age, as well as stage, screen and nightclubs, continues her amazing resurgence after nearly a 30-year absence, accompanied by The All-Star Jazz Trio with Musical Director Andy Kahn. She was re-discovered last year in the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning HBO film “Behind the Candelabra,” in which Michael Douglas and Matt Damon watch a lengthy 1955 video clip of Peggy singing “When Liberace Winks at Me,” accompanied by the real Liberace on piano. It also became a popular YouTube video and is included on the Elektra soundtrack album. “Pretty, perky Peggy King” has worked in films and television with nearly every star imaginable, from Frank Sinatra and Mel Torme (with whom she co-starred on a 50s TV series) to Sammy Davis, Jr

Mary Ellen Desmond: Comfort and Joy Concert 2016

by Victor L. Schermer
December 17, 2016

Mary Ellend Desmond Church of St. Luke and the Epiphany Comfort and Joy Philadelphia, PA December 11. 2016 Mary Ellen Desmond is one of the most highly regarded Philadelphia-based vocalists, and for the last thirteen years she has provided the inspiration and fronted a top of the line quartet ...

Lee Smith: My Kind of Blues

by Victor L. Schermer
August 6, 2015

After nearly 40 years as a working bassist, Lee Smith has become a jny: Philadelphia legend, playing gig after gig with just about everyone, including the Delphonics, Mongo Santamaria, Dizzy Gillespie, Roland Kirk, Lionel Hampton, and a host of Philadelphians, including Larry McKenna, Tom Lawton, Bootsie Barnes, Odean Pope, and the list goes on and on. ...

Jazz Bridge To Offer Free Hepatitus C Testing April 8

March 22, 2015

Jazz Bridge, the award-winning non-profit dedicated to helping our region’s jazz and blues musicians in need, will be providing free testing and counseling for Hepatitis C, plus information/outreach about the disease, on Wednesday, April 8 at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion. The church is located on 2110 Chestnut Street and the testing is being ...

Celebrating Jazz Month: Jazz Bridge First Wednesdays Neighborhood Concert Series In Cheltenham Presents Mary Lou Newnam

January 13, 2015

The Jazz Bridge First Wednesdays Neighborhood Concerts Series at the Cheltenham Center for the Arts, Ashbourne Road in Cheltenham—presents saxophonist Mary Lou Newnam on Wednesday, April 1. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., tickets are $10/$5 for students, and are only available at the door. For info: 215-517-8337. This performance, and all Jazz Bridge concerts being held in ...

Celebrating Jazz Month: Jazz Bridge First Thursdays Neighborhood Concert Series In Collingswood, NJ Presents Barbara Walker

January 13, 2015

The Jazz Bridge First Thursdays Neighborhood Concerts Series at the Collingswood Community Center, East Collings Avenue in Collingswood, NJ—presents jazz vocalist Barbara Walker on Thursday, April 2. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., tickets are $10/$5 for students, and are only available at the door. For info: 856-858-8914, 215-517-8337. This performance, and all Jazz Bridge concerts being held ...

Celebrating Jazz Month: Jazz Bridge Third Thursdays Neighborhood Concert Series On The Main Line Presents Trinidelphia With Chris Aschman

January 12, 2015

Jazz Bridge Third Thursday Neighborhood Concert Series on The Main Line presents Trinidelphia with Chris Aschman at The New Leaf Club—1225 Montrose Avenue in Rosemont—on Thursday, April 16. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are available only at the door. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Information: 215-517-8337. This performance, and all Jazz Bridge concerts being held ...