DownBeat Publisher Frank Alkyer and Mario Pavone © Kevin R. Mason The Litchfield Jazz Festival presented their 26th annual edition via livestream from the Telefunken Soundstage in South Windsor, CT […]
Pamela Espeland, 1951-2021 (photo: John Whiting) “She had huge listening ears and an even bigger heart.”–Wendy Lewis, Twin Cities vocalist About 17 years ago, I formally met Pamela Espeland and […]
Students! Improve and inspire your improvisation skills by exploring a diverse range of techniques and approaches. On October 9, 12-2 pm, Minnesota Jazz Education (MN JazzEd) presents a FREE in-person […]
Newport Jazz Festival Fans enjoying the show © Kevin R. Mason Although there were downpours […]
Karrin Allyson in the Belvedere, 2020 Seems we are getting back to “jazz normal”, at least a lot closer to it. Some high powered gigs with local and national heroes/heroines […]
Here’s a quick chat with Executive Director of the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, Steve Heckler. Please join us today and tomorrow in downtown Saint Paul at Mears Park or watch […]