The Jazz Journalists Association annually recognizes individuals “who go beyond their job titles to have have significant impact in their local communities by supporting jazz music, musicians and ...

The drummer perches behind his red Gretsch with the posture of a finishing school graduate. His sticks are small, and he balances them on his fingertips. An array of hand hammered Turkish cymbals ...

Dee Dee Bridgewater, Shirazette Tinnin, and Savion Glover having a time © Kevin R. Mason In its 11 th year, the TD James Moody Jazz Festival was once again held ...

Saxophonist-composer Chris Speed, drummer Dave King and upright bassist Chris Tordini have played off and on as a trio since 2013, along with performing in various other groups. Saturday night’s ...

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The 2023 Litchfield Jazz Festival (LJF) was held at the Frederick Gunn School in Washington, CT, from July 28 to 30. There are music festivals of all kinds, and every festival has its own flavor and ...

It’s been more difficult than ever to figure out what season it is, but play it safe and just refer to this as Jazz Season. That seems appropriate anyway. I didn’t get out as much this past month as ...

The Buster Williams Quartet © Kevin R. Mason The 2022 JazzFest White Plains took place from September 14 to 18. This was the 11 th festival, and it has become quite ...

The end of 2023 was so busy with music that I forgot to start the Lead Sheet in time for New Year’s Day! The Phil Hey Quartet at kj’s Actually that is the tip of the iceberg of holiday gigs in the ...

The Cookers © Kevin R. Mason The 2023 Charlie Parker Jazz Festival (CPJF) took place from August 20 to 27 throughout New York City. The FREE activities included a ...

A newcomer to Volstead’s Emporium would probably be put off. They would see a line extending from a large metal door located in a back alley behind Bill’s Imported Foods in Uptown. Occasionally, a ...