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...
Litchfield Jazz Festival’s 2019 “Jingle & Mingle”
Writer’s Note: Here is another look back at a jazz event, and I hope the article will entertain you, especially if you are sheltering at home, or in...
No Surprise: Luke Peterson Curates “Our Own Festival” at Studio Z, December 26-28
Something about drummer Luke Peterson impressed me long before he completed his degree in math and physics at Northwestern, long before he started graduate studies in Aerospace Engineering at...
The 2019 JazzFest White Plains
The 2019 JazzFest White Plains took place from September 15 to 19 in White Plains, New York, a city in Westchester County located about 45 minutes north of New...
The 27th Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival celebrated its 27th year from August 21 to 25, 2019, under the auspices of the City Parks Foundation and SummerStage. From Wednesday, August 21...
The 2019 Newport Jazz Festival – 65 Years of Musical Magic!
The 2019 Newport Jazz Festival, Presented by Natixis Investment Managers, took place from Thursday August 1 to Sunday August 4. This was the 65th anniversary of the Festival,...
The 2019 Litchfield Jazz Festival – Fun in the Sun!
The 2019 Litchfield Jazz Festival took place from July 26 to July 28, 2019. There were some big changes this year. The Festival moved from their longtime location of...
The 2019 Montreal Jazz Mass – Where Jazz and Art Meet
The Montreal Jazz Festival, aka Le Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, brings so much music to the city, that it expands beyond the Festival itself. There are late-night...
2019 JazzFest White Plains – Coming Soon!
In its eighth year, JazzFest White Plains will be held from Wednesday, September 11 to Sunday, September 15. This festival is a signature event in White Plains, New York,...
The 2019 Montreal Jazz Festival – 40 Years of Music!
The 2019 Montreal Jazz Festival, officially called Le Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, took place from June 27 to July 6. It’s a landmark year for the Festival,...
The 2019 Newport Jazz Festival – Coming Soon!
The Newport Jazz Festival, Presented by Natixis Investment Managers, is often called “The Granddaddy of Jazz Festivals,” It was founded in 1954 by George Wein, Elaine Lorillard and Louis...
The 2019 Litchfield Jazz Festival – Coming Soon!
The 24th Litchfield Jazz Festival (LJF) will take place July 26 to 28, 2019. LJF was launched by Founder and Executive/Artistic Director Vita West Muir under the auspices of Litchfield...
The 2019 Montreal Jazz Festival – Coming Soon!
The 2019 Montreal Jazz Festival, officially called Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, will take place from June 27 to July 6. There will be 3000 musicians from 30...
Twin Cities Jazz Festival 2019 , June 20-22: Headliners Announced
[Modified press release from the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, contact Connie Shaver] The 21st annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival (June 20-22) will be headlined this year by vocalist José James, vocalist Nnenna...
Worldwide Celebration of International Jazz Day 2019 Features Global Concert in Melbourne on April 30
[Press Release, March 20, 2019] UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock today announced the program for the 2019 edition of International Jazz Day, which...
Litchfield’s Jazz Festival’s 2018 “Jingle & Mingle”
With winter almost over, here is a look back at one of the most sparkling musical nights at the end of 2018. On Saturday, December 15, Litchfield Performing Arts/Litchfield...
The 2018 TD James Moody Jazz Festival
The seventh annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival took place from November 4 to 18, 2018. In seven years, this Festival has become a highly anticipated event every fall,...
On Stage at Kingsborough – Billie and Blue Eyes!
On Friday, October 12, 2018, Brooklyn’s Kingsborough Community College presented another stellar event from the On Stage at Kingsborough series. Billie and Blue Eyes! was a tribute to the...