Seattle’s 20th annual Earshot Jazz Festival presents more than 50 one-of-a-kind events in concert halls, clubs, and community centers all around the city beginning October 17th and continuing through November 8th. Known for “adventurous, spot-on programming” (Jazz Times) and praised as “one of the best festivals in America” (Seattle Times) the Earshot Jazz Festival brings […]

Date: Jul 20th, 2008 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz Festivals

What’s happening Sunday in Kalamazoo: Jazz, Blues and Sacred Music Jazz in the Garden is being held in the garden of the W.K. Kellogg Manor House, 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners. The concert features the Gull Lake Jazz Orchestra. The concert is free. One-hour tours of the manor also are being offered. The […]

Date: Jul 20th, 2008 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz Festivals

Billet-Deux, the northwest modern gypsy jazz quintet, is proud to announce the release of their second CD – “Deux”. The CD features the unique sound of the group which consists of acoustic solo guitarist Troy Chapman, cellist James Hinkley, bassist Michael Yocco, rhythm guitarist Josephina Hunner and drummer/percussionist Roger Bennett. The CD will be available […]

Date: Jul 20th, 2008 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz News · Recommended New Music

With events all over the place, July in the Caribbean is no doubt the center of the festival season. Whatever your taste, music lovers with find something to love this month. The Turks and Caicos Music and Cultural Festival have grown to be one the premier jazz festival in the Caribbean, featuring Grammy award winning […]

Date: Jul 9th, 2008 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz Festivals · Music Festival

Connecticut’s Litchfield Jazz Festival opens on Friday, August 1st with the “Friends Gala” at Winvian Luxury Resort. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres with fresh seasonal ingredients and premium wines, Magic Hat microbrews and music by outstanding Litchfield Jazz Camp students. The party is followed by performances at Goshen Fairgrounds by 9-time Grammy Award Winner Paquito D’Rivera and […]

Date: Jul 7th, 2008 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz Festivals

Date: Wednesday, August 20-21, 2008 Time: 4pm – 2am Jazz, Blues and Latin music lovers from all over will have plenty of good reason to make their way to Atlantic City now that Atlantic City Jams! JAZZIN’ AROUND TOWN Jazz & Blues Festival is being planned just for them! Scheduled for several dates this year […]

Date: Jul 7th, 2008 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz Festivals

Cassandra Wilson new entitled CD Loverly is unquestionably a voice for the ages – smoked honey that elevates the language that passes her succulent lips, a moistening and a kiss for words one feels the smack of – but Cassandra Wilson is also one of the most fearless, intuitive and artful interpreters jazz has ever […]

Date: Jul 7th, 2008 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Release