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Mark Rapp Group At The Jazz Corner
by Gloria Krolak
Mark Rapp Group The Jazz Corner Hilton Head Island, SC January 31, 2025 It was not a Tuesday and it was a full month before Ash Wednesday, the start of the Christian observance of Lent, but it felt like Mardi Gras at The Jazz Corner on Hilton Head Island. Colorful ...
José Ignacio Santos: Crafting Melodies Beyond Borders
In the vibrant tapestry of contemporary classical and jazz music, few figures shine as brightly as Jose Ignacio Santos , a 31-year-old woodwind virtuoso from the Dominican Republic. As chronicled here by Laura D. Recio, Santos’s musical journey is a testament to talent, perseverance, and the transcendent power of curiosity. A self-taught prodigy hailing from the ...
Unforgettable Bob Perkins’ Backstory: How The Content of His Character Stamped Him In Our Memory
by Victor L. Schermer
On Sunday, January 19, 2025, WRTI Jazz Radio icon Bob Perkins passed away in the early hours of the morning, at age 91, at Jefferson Abington Hospital, near where he lived for many years with his wife, Dr. Sheila K. Perkins. He will always be remembered for his decades-long work as a radio broadcaster and as ...
7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest 11th Edition – Live Round
The jury has decided and we are proud to present the semifinalists (in alphabetical order) of the 7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest 11th Edition: Over 30 Category Aleksandra Kutrzepa – Atacama (Poland) Andrew Van Tassel Quartet—On The Up (USA) Dominik Kisiel – Exploration (Poland) Gabriele Di Franco—Dopo Tutto (Belgium) Jan Maksimowics & ...
Eastman School of Music Announces Two Jazz Faculty Hires and an Endowed Concert Series
Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester, is proud to share two new faculty hires in the Jazz & Contemporary Media (JCM) department, as well as a newly endowed concerts series, all serving to enhance the stellar reputation and offerings of Eastman jazz. Appointed to begin the 2025-26 academic year, Otis Brown III is ...
Ranky Tanky with Ms. Lisa Fischer at the Carver
by Katchie Cartwright
Ranky Tanky with Ms. Lisa Fischer The Carver Community Cultural Center Jo Long Theatre San Antonio January 17 Some shows stick with you. Not that anyone remembers every note, every word, every move, but an ineffable feeling lingers. Maya Angelou said it: “People will forget what you said, ...
'Here To Stay' Introduces Jason Lapierre’s Debut Album
Rising singer-songwriter and producer Jason LaPierre unveils “Here to Stay," the lead single from his forthcoming debut album, There Are Things I’d Like to Say. A dreamy, nostalgic jazz ballad, it seamlessly blends vintage charm with modern artistry. Featuring acclaimed artist Anthony Lazaro, the song is a delicate meditation on love, carried by poignant lyrics, fluttering ...
Birthday Shoutouts To Foremothers Jutta Hipp, Blanche Calloway Plus Carole King & More
by Mary Foster Conklin
This broadcast includes new releases from Nicole Zuraitis, Dave Potter and Monique Chao, with birthday shoutouts to foremothers Jutta Hipp (100!) Blanche Calloway (older sister of Cab Calloway) plus Carole King and Carmen Staaf. Happy listening and please support the station and the artists you hear. See them live, purchase their music so they can continue ...
Wild Tone Artists Takes Over From Reggie Marshall's MarsJazz
Wild Tone Artists is pleased to announce its launch as a jazz booking agency, continuing the work of industry veteran Reggie Marshall. After more than 30 years running MarsJazz, Marshall has retired, and Wild Tone Artists will carry forward his mission of supporting jazz musicians. Led by Sujata Subramanian, who has a background in tech and ...
February at SFJAZZ
by Ronald Davis
A collection of photos from various shows featuring Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, Jason Moran, Marcus Shelby & more at SFJAZZ in San Francisco in February 2025. Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, Jason Moran, Marcus Shelby, Ken Okada , Ben Torres, Murray Low, Tony Peebles, Patrick Wolff, Melecio Magdaluyo, Joel Behrman, Erik Andrews, Mike Olmos, Chris Clark, Richard ...
