Two jazz giants of two generations have come together for a collaborative project. Let My People Go, a duo recording by saxophonist Archie Shepp and … Read More “Archie Shepp and Jason Moran to Release Duo Album”
A short time ago, I spent one week—seven days and seven long nights—watching as many online jazz shows and events as I possibly could. I … Read More “13 Tips for Watching Online Jazz Shows”
It’s not only the New York jazz clubs that are struggling to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. To wit, Denver’s beloved and historic El Chapultepec, a … Read More “Denver’s El Chapultepec Jazz Club Closes After 87 Years”
In honor of the posthumous release of Fred Taylor’s memoir, What, and Give Up Showbiz?, the Fred Taylor Scholarship Fund will host a special documentary-style … Read More “Fred Taylor Scholarship Fund Hosts Special All-Star Memorial Tribute Event”
There’s no doubt about it: The COVID-19 pandemic has hampered your ability to celebrate your favorite jazz artists. You can’t go see them play; yes, … Read More “Face Masks Get Jazzy, Courtesy of Enid Farber”
Today begins the launch of AW Studio Sessions, a new monthly virtual music series, by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC), based in … Read More “Pittsburgh’s August Wilson Center Launches Monthly Virtual Music Series”
The Jazz Standard, the popular jazz club in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, will close permanently, according to a message sent by club management to its email … Read More “New York’s Jazz Standard Will Not Reopen”
Continuing its vital fundraising efforts on behalf of musicians affected by the pandemic, the Jazz Foundation of America will present “Bird Calls,” a special livestream event celebrating … Read More “Jazz Foundation of America Presents All-Star “Bird Calls” Benefit Dec. 10″
The 2021 Biamp PDX Jazz Festival opened ticket sales this past week for an adaptation of the long-running festival based in Portland, Oregon. Now in … Read More “Biamp PDX Jazz Festival Announces Initial Lineup”
When I tell people that for seven days, I’m watching as many live streams of jazz shows as I can, they ask, “Where do you … Read More “Jazz Is Alive Online, or My Week of Listening Virtually: Day Seven”
