So, What is Summer Jazz?
July 2, 2020
There’s Bop, Swing, Modal, Free, Latin, Soul and Contemporary; a category of jazz for every taste. This time of year, people often ask me this question, one that is simple but not so categorically easy: “What is Summer Jazz?” Lets explore.
The Quest for Freedom – Jazz and the American Civil Rights Movement
June 9, 2020
The tradition of jazz was a natural soundtrack for the American Civil Rights Movement, and is still.
Connecting to Jazz Virtually
April 30, 2020
More than ever, as we stay within our walls, this desire to connect stands out. Here are a few ways to stay connected to jazz from your couch.
Our Lessons from the Master, Ellis Marsalis
April 9, 2020
The legacy of Ellis Marsalis lives on in the many people that he inspired. Ocie and I are two of those lucky people.
Notes on the love of jazz from a volunteer
March 7, 2020
Anything that brings people together across boundaries, delivers pure ecstasy and pisses off Nazis is my kind of music.
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