Jazz Articles about Maria Kaushansky

Julian Lage, Rick Roe, Kate Wyatt & Maria Kaushansky

by Joe Dimino
January 25, 2026

We launch Episode 942 of Neon Jazz by spotlighting a rising force out of New York City--pianist Maria Kaushansky--with the title track from her 2025 album Northbound to Finch. It's a bold, expressive opening that sets the tone for the hour. From there, we pause to honor a true Kansas City jazz ambassador, Anita Dixon Brown, whose sudden passing in early January 2026 left a deep mark on the community. In tribute to her life and spirit, we turn up ...