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 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 01.02.2025 In celebration of Black History Month, KSDS Jazz 88.3 FM is proud to announce a limited run, on-air series exploring the connections between jazz and the fight for equal civil rights in America. Titled Freedom Now! Jazz and Civil Rights, each distinct installment of this daily hour-long program will air every weekday throughout February, reexamining the landmark events of the Civil Rights Movement read more 01.02.2025 A recording, for many, acts as a timestamp of a moment or an imprint of the sound of a particular place. For career drummer and educator Leon Anderson, his debut recording Live at Snug Harbor is a patiently curated summary of twenty years of life and twenty years of a career in music read more 01.02.2025 Pat Philips Presents JOYCE MORENO QUARTET Special Guest Roni Ben-Hur Rodolfo Stroeter, Tutty Moreno, Helio Alves FEBRUARY 6-9 DIZZY'S, JAZZ @ LINCOLN CENTER \ Joyce Moreno is like the Joni Mitchell of Brazil, a singular, multi-talented paragon of feminine musical energy. read more 31.01.2025 Liz Cole, who always exudes happiness in her voice, has recorded her long overdue debut album, I Want to Be Happy. She picked out ten of her favorite songs which range from swing, a Eubie Blake ballad and a song from the Bing Crosby/Frank Sinatra film High Society to a Brazilian number and a rarely-performed Erroll Garner tune. read more 31.01.2025 Cellar Music Group is thrilled to announce the March 21, 2025 release of Square One, the debut release from a new all-female saxophone quartet The Empress. The project, spearheaded by award-winning jazz artist Pureum Jin breathes new life into classic jazz standards while making a powerful statement about representation and artistry in the jazz world. 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
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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