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Jazz news, articles, and videos are available from a variety of sources, including newspapers, magazines, websites, and blogs. Many of these sources provide up-to-date information about jazz musicians, performances, and events. Additionally, websites such as All About Jazz, JazzTimes, and Jazz.com provide an in-depth look at the jazz scene, with interviews, reviews, and news about current and upcoming releases. Additionally, many jazz festivals and clubs have their own websites, where visitors can find information about upcoming concerts and other events. Finally, social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter are also great sources for jazz news, articles, and videos.
I think that DEEP PURPLE (music by Peter DeRose, lyrics by Mitchell Parish) is one of the great underrated masterpieces of melancholy nostalgia, right alongside STARDUST, which gets far more attention. When I think of that 1938 song, one version that comes to mind is Bing's: https://youtu.be/NFYnGXv05Tg?si=CDapjyYSjaiPSx5r and then Don Byas' (with Buck Clayton and…
Sharel Cassity: Gratitude (Sunnyside Records) As a youngster in Oklahoma, Sharel Cassity’s heart and soul got captured by bassist Christian McBride’s debut studio album Gettin’ To It (Verve Records, 1995). She later earned the chance to play with each of the three musicians from the rhythm section on that record. Now, the alto saxophonist reunites […]
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania will unveil a new exhibit, Voices of the Community: Local Preservation in Philadelphia, on June 12, 2025. The exhibit explores the history and preservation of Black communities in Philadelphia and Lawnside, New Jersey. I am one of the community curators, along with Shamele Jordon. The exhibit focuses on four themes:…