Double-Nickel Birthday Bash! – Delfeayo Marsalis’ Virtual Party and Fundraiser
On Sunday, August 2, 2020, there was a virtual combination 55th birthday party/fundraising event for Delfeayo Marsalis. Inspired by the legacy of his late father, pianist/educator, mentor, and patriarch...
The 2020 Litchfield Virtual Jazz Festival!
On Saturday, July 25, 2020, the Litchfield Jazz Festival held a virtual event. During this pandemic, it is wonderful to see organizations still bringing music to the people. This...
2020 Festival International de Jazz de Montréal – Virtual!
A couple of months ago, there was the sad, but expected, news that this year’s Montréal Jazz Festival (officially the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal – FIJM) was...
Streaming Live at the Village Vanguard with the Vijay Iyer Trio
On Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, 2020, the Village Vanguard presented the Vijay Iyer Trio online. Before the Saturday concert started, Vijay addressed the current state of...
The Adam Linz Interview – Part Two
Adam Linz is a double bassist and an eminent force on Twin Cities jazz and creative music scenes. Linz has been a part of some of the area’s most...
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem – CRIB Collective Virtual Concert
Christian McBride and DJ Logic © Kevin R. Mason On Wednesday, May 20, the National Jazz Museum in Harlem presented an...
The Adam Linz Interview – Part One
Adam Linz is a double bassist and an eminent force on Twin Cities jazz and creative music scenes. Linz has been a part of some of the area’s most...
Celebrating Harlem Stage! – Virtual Gala
It is fortunate that during this time when live concerts and festivals are being cancelled, there are many online events to keep the music going. On Monday, May 18,...
Celebrating Harlem Stage – Harlem Stage’s Virtual Performing Arts Fundraiser – Coming Soon!
Although the pandemic is at full throttle, and most live jazz events have been cancelled, many jazz artists and organizations have taken their events to the Internet. So,...
Tatiana Eva-Marie and the Avalon Jazz Band at On Stage at Kingsborough
Writer’s Note: This was one of the last live events in the New York area before the pandemic became full-blown. I hope you enjoy it as a reminder...
The 2020 Litchfield Virtual Jazz Festival!
2020 Festival International de Jazz de Montréal – Virtual!
Streaming Live at the Village Vanguard with the Vijay Iyer Trio
The Adam Linz Interview – Part Two
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem – CRIB Collective Virtual Concert
The Adam Linz Interview – Part One
Celebrating Harlem Stage! – Virtual Gala
Tatiana Eva-Marie and the Avalon Jazz Band at On Stage at Kingsborough
Litchfield Jazz Festival’s 2019 “Jingle & Mingle”
Twin Cities Summer 2020 Jazz Calendar
The Baylor Project
Will the Arts Face a Corona Virus Challenge?
The 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition – The SASSY Awards!
David Amram’s 89th Birthday at Jazz Forum
Jesse Simon: Ambassador of Hard Bop
Review: JC Sanford Quartet, Keratoconus
RIP Mr. Smooth: Irv Williams, 1919-2019
Twin Cities Jazz Venues
Creative Spirit, Educator, Jazz Pianist Geri Allen, 1957-2017
