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04.02.2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of pedal steel guitarist and composer Susan Alcorn in Baltimore, MD on January 31, 2025 due to natural causes. One of the world's premiere exponents of her instrument, Susan Alcorn took the pedal steel guitar far beyond its traditional role in country music. read more 04.02.2025 The Vermont Jazz Center will present Billy Childs, one of the leading pianists, composers and arrangers of our time, on Sunday, February 9th at 4 PM. He will be performing with trumpeter Jason Palmer, bassist Matt Penman and drummer Ari Hoenig. They will be featuring material from their album The Winds of Change which won 2023's Best Instrumental Jazz Album of the Year Grammy Award. read more 04.02.2025 We are thrilled to announce the opening of "A Wonderful World: Jazz and Blues Musician Portraits" by renowned photographer, Richard Corman to benefit the Jazz Foundation's Musicians' Emergency Fund. The exhibition opens Thursday, Jan 30th and runs through Thursday, Feb 28th at the Wild Geese Gallery on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NYC. read more 04.02.2025 Multifaceted Harpist Ashley Jackson Signs To Decca Records, US Announces Label Debut Album Take Me To The Water - Set For Release On March 21 First Songs Off The Emotionally Stirring Collection "Deep River Pt. 1" and "Deep River Pt. 2" Decca Records, US is honored to announce the signing of award-winning harpist, Ashley Jackson, whose evocative artistry fuses traditional classical music with the rich heritage of Black spirituality. read more  04.02.2025 Founded in Basel (Switzerland) in 2019, Perceptions Trio brings a fresh and captivating energy to the jazz scene. Their first album as a band, The Wicked Crew, features eight original compositions by the trio's three members—Charley Rose (France), Silvan Joray (New York City / Switzerland), and Paulo Almeida (Brazil)—along with two improvised tracks. Mostly centered on beautiful, simple melodies and enhanced by imaginative use of electronic effects, the music offers an unusual yet inviting listening experience. read more 01.02.2025 At just fifty-six years young, Rodney Whitaker has cemented his legendary status as a sought-after bassist extraordinaire and, arguably the pre-eminent jazz educator of his generation. The Detroit, MI native, recently elected to the hallowed ranks of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences that includes such innovators as Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. continues to firmly establish himself as superb interpreter of original music, notably through his fruitful association with composer Gregg Hill. Mosaic (Origin, 2025) is the fourth collaboration between Hill and Whitaker, and features his vibrant, working band imbuing Hill's fresh, idiosyncratic compositions with fiery interaction, deep swing, wise decisions, and a forward-thinking sense of adventure. read more01.02.2025 Ahoy Big Band Cruises has a dance cruise just for you. From a 1920's Charleston to a 1950s Lindy Hop....each voyage has a different feel and focus. Each voyage includes a full dance band (mostly 12 pieces) and private use of the ship's ballroom for our exclusive use. read more
 29.01.2025 On Friday January 24, the legendary blues and roots rock group, The Nighthawks, perform at The Room at Cedar Grove. The Room at Cedar Grove is an intimate concert hall and supper club located on Delaware's scenic coast. The legendary blues group The Nighthawks have been traveling the country for over 50 years, playing their free wheeling mix of low down dirty blues, R&B, soul, and rockabilly. The band is led by master harmonica player, vocalist, and blues historian, Mark Wenner. read more29.01.2025 When you hail from the Motor City with a grandmother who sang the blues, and a cousin who was one of the original Motown Temptations, music just kind of rests in your spirit and organically becomes who you are. Pianist, singer, songwriter and producer, Reggie Braxton has aptly honed such impactful melodious roots into his debut release, "The Brax-Tone Experience, " a luxurious jazz infused, heart caressing collection of original and timeless R&B singles. read more
04.02.2025 With his 2022 sophomore release, Noli Me Tángere, saxophonist and educator Matthew Muñeses embarked on an exploration of his Filipino heritage through the songs of 19th century author and national hero José Rizal. What began as a single project soon expanded in scope as Muñeses searched beyond Rizal's contributions to discover the treasure trove of rich and romantic love songs known as kundiman. read more 29.01.2025 Shaho Andalibi, Chris Pruden, and Scott Peterson present Trio Andalibi – Improvisations from the Doyen of Kurdish Nay Shaho Andalibi (ney) Scott Peterson (bass) Chris Pruden (piano) Release Date: March 28th, 2025 read more 26.01.2025 Shaho Andalibi, Chris Pruden, and Scott Peterson present Trio Andalibi – Improvisations from the Doyen of Kurdish Nay Shaho Andalibi (ney) Scott Peterson (bass) Chris Pruden (piano) Release Date: March 28th, 2025 read more
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