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20 from 2020 – New Music that Helped

January 3, 2021 •

2020 was the Year of the Rat which seems fitting for this year of plague. Concerts have been canceled, jazz clubs closed and it was a time when we needed music more than ever. If this dark cloud has a silver lining there must be serious wood-shedding going on right now and in 2021 after […]

The Cody Steinmann Interview

November 12, 2020 •

Cody Steinmann is a 27 year-old guitarist raised in Milwaukee and based in Minneapolis. Steinmann is a self-made man. He had to work for everything that he’s gained as a jazz guitarist, and he’s not afraid to tell you that. He combines his discipline with the life experiences which shaped him: overcoming struggle, crime, and […]

How I Fell in Love With Jazz: Video Contest Deadline November 21

November 11, 2020 •

Just a few months ago, before the COVID pandemic, no one would have imagined a time when musicians couldn’t play together, when there were no gigs, and when playing for live audiences was not possible. We all need music in our lives—COVID or NO COVID. Connecting through music is more important now than ever. We also wanted […]

A Copasetic Christmas Carol

November 5, 2020 •

A Copasetic Christmas Carol, created by Doug Haining and Charmin Michelle and performed by the Twin Cities Seven, will be December’s JAZZ FEST LIVE feature This original jazz adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol will draw us into the holiday season in this year of ongoing challenges. Featuring all original music by Doug […]

2020 JazzFest White Plains – Virtual Celebration!

November 2, 2020 •

The Sarah Jane Cion Trio © Kevin R. Mason As it has been with most jazz festivals this past summer, the 9th JazzFest White Plains was presented virtually, apart from three live outdoor performances. This growing festival took place from September 8 to 13, and over the years, it has been […]

Double-Nickel Birthday Bash! – Delfeayo Marsalis’ Virtual Party and Fundraiser

September 8, 2020 •

Delfeayo Marsalis – Courtesy of Zac Smith On Sunday, August 2, 2020, there was a virtual combination 55th birthday party/fundraising event for Delfeayo Marsalis. Inspired by the legacy of his late father, pianist/educator, mentor, and patriarch Ellis Marsalis, New Orleans native Delfeayo Marsalis recently launched a new non-profit organization – Keep NOLA Music […]