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Marina Albero: Musical Nomad

by Paul Rauch
June 24, 2024

The city of Seattle is the last stop of the figurative continental big-city express on the west coast of the United States. Upon arrival, passengers are blocked by the Canadian border to the north, the high Cascade mountains to the east, and the Salish Sea to the west. Beyond the inland sea that is the Salish ...

Article: In Pictures

Janis Siegel with the John Toomey Trio at the Attucks Jazz Club

by Mark Robbins
June 24, 2024

This past April Norfolk, Virginia jazz fans were treated to a wonderful evening of music with the Jimmy Masters Trio and special guest vocalist Janis Siegel. Proving one can never have too much of a good thing Siegel recently returned, this time to the Attucks Jazz Club joining the John Toomey Trio, Toomey on piano, Masters ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Releases From Janis Siegel, Alexa Torres, Lakecia Benjamin, Birthday Shoutouts, Fathers Day & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
June 24, 2024

The Fathers Day broadcast includes new releases from Janis Siegel and Yaron Gershovsky, Janet Planet, Alexa Torres, Bruna Black & John Finbury plus a single from Lakecia Benjamin, with birthday shoutouts to Hazel Scott, Irene Higginbotham (Good Morning Heartache), Geri Allen, Nancy King, Amy Shook, Brianna Thomas, Alecia Olatuja, Monika Herzig, Carol Robbins and Daryl Sherman ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Meet Drummer Jon Krosnick

by Steven Roby
June 24, 2024

This is an interview with renowned jazz drummer Jon Krosnick, who has been a significant figure in the music industry for several decades. Songs featured in this segment include “The Mean Time" and “Walk The Walk." Jon Krosnick began playing piano at age six and drums at age nine. Most of his formal musical ...

News: Performance / Tour

Announcing August 2024 Concert Schedule Including The Fred Hersch Trio, Johnathan Blake Quintet, And More At World-renowned Smoke Jazz Club

June 24, 2024

Entering its second quarter century as committed as ever to pure jazz (All About Jazz),” SMOKE Jazz Club continues its 25th anniversary season with another month of today’s leading artists in jazz. For the first time in the club’s history, the multi-GRAMMY-nominated pianist Fred Hersch performs on the SMOKE Stage. He is joined by his trio ...

Article: In Pictures

Tony Malaby and Firebath Ignite the Jazz Gallery

by Dave Kaufman
June 23, 2024

I had the great pleasure of seeing Tony Malaby perform at The Jazz Gallery. Malaby moved to Boston a couple of years ago to take up a teaching position at Berklee. Although he continues to perform in New York City, I had not seen him live since he moved. On this occasion, his band presented the ...

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The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis Electrify the Bowery Ballroom

by Dave Kaufman
June 23, 2024

The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis played the Bowery Ballroom in New York City in May (2024). This performance stands out as one of the most memorable live music experiences I've had this year. JBL is one of the great saxophonists and artists in contemporary jazz and was recently featured in the Jazz Raconteur series. The ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Billy Strayhorn, Tom Waits, Norah Jones & Back Alley Brass Band

by Joe Dimino
June 23, 2024

With the power of the New Orleans-fueled Kansas City-based band Back Alley Brass Band, we begin the 860th Episode of Neon Jazz and music from their release Last Chance to Dance. We keep the New Orleans vibe going with a combination of the legendary Tom Waits with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band with “Tootie Ma is ...

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JazzFest Gallery Presents An Exclusive Collection Of David Stone Martin Classic Jazz Album Cover Art

June 21, 2024

JazzFest Gallery is proud to announce the exclusive launch of an unparalleled collection of limited-edition fine art prints by the legendary jazz illustrator David Stone Martin. This marks the only place where collectors and jazz enthusiasts can acquire authentic pieces created by Martin, celebrated for his iconic jazz album covers. David Stone Martin's work is synonymous ...

Article: Live Review

Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, & Zakir Hussain with Rakesh Chaurasia at Ulster Performing Arts Center

by Mike Jurkovic
June 20, 2024

Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, & Zakir Hussain with Rakesh Chaurasia Ulster Performing Arts Center Kingston, NY June 14, 2024 Given that most of the old space heads who groove on these other forms of communication can't see that well to drive at night anymore, it was a bigger crowd than ...