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Monika Herzig
by Lawrence Peryer
Today, the Spotlight shines On Monika Herzig, whose career as a jazz pianist and composer spans three decades and dozens of releases. Monika joins us to talk about the release of her reimagined set of Joni Mitchell's music, which she arranged and features vocals interpreted by her late friend, award-winning vocalist Janiece Jaffe.To quote ...
Pianist Donald Vega Receives Guggenheim Fellowship In Composition
On April 5, 2023, the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced the winners of this year’s Guggenheim Fellowship. Donald Vega was named a fellow in the Creative Arts category for composition. “...an exceptionally articulate pianist... Vega's single most distinctive characteristic is his romantic lyricism." —JazzTimes The award provides Vega with support to complete his newest recording ...
Samara Joy at Christ Church Cranbrook
by Troy Dostert
Samara Joy Christ Church Cranbrook Bloomfield Hills, Michigan March 24, 2023 Jazz fans in the Detroit metro area have become well-acquainted with the stately confines of Christ Church Cranbrook, as the church has hosted a series of sacred concerts and jazz masses going back to 2015. These include regular appearances by ...
Ronald Wayne's 3rd Single 'Old School' Comes From Magic Hour Inspiration
Ronald Wayne's new release “Old School” is the third song and is part of his year-long nonstop instrumental smooth jazz music releases that will become the album Hotter Than The Sun this November. You can join Ronald Wayne on this smooth jazz musical journey, subscribe to his email list, and listen to previous releases here. “Old ...
Jazz Honors The Beatles
by AAJ Staff
All About Jazz is honoring The Fab Four in the year of the 60th anniversary of the release of their first album (Please Please Me). This collective tribute was originally published in September 2009--as a living document, we'll add more quotes & stories over time (see how-to in comments section). We also compiled a companion playlist ...
Ed Cherry: Always Groovin’
by R.J. DeLuke
"I liked the look of it--I like the sound--the feel," says renowned guitarist Ed Cherry about the guitar, an instrument he has been playing for more than half a century. He long ago became a first-rate player with a warm sound and joyous approach. He is also diverse. He's played a myriad of styles ...
Christian McBride’s New Jawn at The Arden Gild Hall
by Cary Tenenbaum
Christian McBride's New Jawn Arden Gild Hall Arden, DE March 30, 2023 Nestled in a residential neighborhood in the little historic town of Arden, Delaware, just outside of Wilmington, is the Arden Club and Gild Hall. The mission of the hall according to its web page is to be “dedicated to ...
Sol Roots Band With Guest Pat Mother Blues Cohen at JV's Music Room on April 13
On Thursday April 13, the Sol Roots Band with guest Pat Mother Blues Cohen perform a special concert of dynamic funk, heartfelt jazz, and deep blues and soul at JV's Music Room located in Northern Virginia. Sol Roots and Pat “Mother Blues" Cohen are both Music Maker Foundation artists and have toured around the world, showcasing ...
Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month With New Releases, Birthday Shoutouts to Pearl Bailey, Sarah Vaughan, Alberta Hunter And More
by Mary Foster Conklin
This broadcast celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month with new releases from the Erica Seguine Shon Baker Orchestra, Diego Rivera, the Saturn Quartet, Jeremy Pelt, Cecile McLorin Salvant, and a single from the Lisa Markley Nonet, plus birthday shoutouts to Pearl Bailey, Sarah Vaughan, Alberta Hunter, Tracy Chapman, Ledisi, Jean Fineberg and Norah Jones, among others. Thanks for ...
Tony Miceli with The John Toomey Trio at the Attucks
by Mark Robbins
Tony Miceli playfully warned the sold-out audience at the Attucks Jazz Club that if they did not want to be hit in the head with a mallet to not tell a vibraphonist he or she is playing the xylophone. Mallets were flying during Miceli's Saturday night gig but the only thing getting hit was his vibe. ...
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