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Exit Zero Jazz Festival in Cape May, NJ

The Exit Zero Jazz Festival debuted in November 2012 in the national historic landmark city of Cape May, a picturesque beach town on the very … Read More “Exit Zero Jazz Festival in Cape May, NJ”

Cécile McLorin Salvant at Jazz at Lincoln Center in NYC

Cécile McLorin Salvant is one of the most acclaimed jazz singers and composers of her generation. Her music fuses sounds from across generations and cultures, … Read More “Cécile McLorin Salvant at Jazz at Lincoln Center in NYC”

Cécile McLorin Salvant in Pompano Beach

Pompano Beach Jazz Festival presents in Partnership with KCC Productions: Grammy-winning artist Cecile McLorin Salvant April 16th at 8! Get your tickets while you can … Read More “Cécile McLorin Salvant in Pompano Beach”

Cécile McLorin Salvant: Ghost Song (Nonesuch)

In the 12 years since Cécile McLorin Salvant arrived on the jazz scene by winning the 2010 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, she has diligently … Read More “Cécile McLorin Salvant: Ghost Song (Nonesuch)”

Leon Parker: The LEO (Embodi Jazz Maker/Ropeadope)

With a minimal drum kit and a maximal groove, Leon Parker carved a niche for himself on the jazz scene of the mid- and late … Read More “Leon Parker: The LEO (Embodi Jazz Maker/Ropeadope)”

Artemis: Artemis (Blue Note)

Blue Note Records has long had a predilection for herding its star players of the day into a studio and seeing what emerges. The resultant … Read More “Artemis: Artemis (Blue Note)”

Live Review: 2018 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert

The themes of intergenerational support and the power of community rang loud and clear throughout the celebration of the 2018 class of NEA Jazz Masters, … Read More “Live Review: 2018 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert”

Cécile McLorin Salvant: Dreams and Daggers (Mack Avenue)

It seems safe to posit that Cécile McLorin Salvant is not only the most successful female jazz singer to emerge since the turn of the … Read More “Cécile McLorin Salvant: Dreams and Daggers (Mack Avenue)”

Field Notes: Newport 2017, Day One

There’s a story, an angle to the Newport Jazz Festival this year, other than the long-running narrative about it being an enduring institution of jazz … Read More “Field Notes: Newport 2017, Day One”