Matthew Garrison, a jazz bassist who operates the Brooklyn music venue ShapeShifter Lab, is holding a virtual party on Thursday, August 12, to launch his … Read More “Matthew Garrison Unveils New Mobile Apps (and An Album)”
Every jazz fan is likely familiar with Art Kane’s August 12, 1958 photograph “Harlem 1958”—better known as “A Great Day in Harlem.” The photo, originally … Read More “Famous Harlem Block Renamed Art Kane Harlem 1958 Place”
For my final day of jazz concertgoing in New York City, I went to two very different venues and performances. The first stop was uptown, … Read More “Live Jazz Returns to NYC, Part 4: Taking Uptown Downtown”
Tony Bennett, who turned 95 yesterday (August 3) and celebrated with a concert at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, has announced that his 61st … Read More “Tony Bennett Will Release Final Album with Lady Gaga”
Heading into the third day of my mini-marathon of live jazz shows in New York City, I felt both energized and exhausted. Energized by seeing … Read More “Live Jazz Returns to NYC, Part 3: It Takes a Village”
Sunday, the second day of my mini-marathon of live jazz shows in New York City, started early, at least for a jazz person. I was … Read More “Live Jazz Returns to NYC, Part 2: From the Bronx to Brooklyn”
Jazz musicians, take note. This year’s LetterOne Rising Stars Jazz Award is offering grand prizes that will surely be music to the ears of many … Read More “Submission Period Starts Aug. 1 for Fifth Annual LetterOne Rising Stars Jazz Award”
Lyle Mays, the longtime pianist and keyboardist for the Pat Metheny Group, passed away in February 2020 after a long illness. Before his death, however, … Read More “Lyle Mays’ Final Studio Work to Be Released in August”
Fire Music, Tom Surgal’s 2018 documentary about the jazz avant-garde, is finally receiving a wide release. The film will have its theatrical premiere at New … Read More “Fire Music Documentary to See National Release”
Pianist Frank Kimbrough, who passed away after a heart attack in December 2020, was a beloved musician, educator, and composer who built a formidable legacy … Read More “Compilation on Newvelle Honors the Late Frank Kimbrough”
