How Teenager Vera Brandes Staged a Keith Jarrett Concert That Made Jazz History
Fifty years ago today, 18-year-old Vera Brandes organized a concert for jazz pianist Keith Jarrett in Cologne, which went on ...
The Chronicle1d
Mary Lou Williams: Duke’s own ‘First Lady of Jazz’
When Mary Lou Williams arrived at Duke in 1977 as the University’s first artist-in-residence, she was already an icon in the ...
The Columbian13d
Time travel with jazz: Vancouver bandleader presents ‘Ragtime to Swing and Everything in Between’
Another reminder — with live musical demonstrations on stage — is coming to Kiggins Theatre. As part of its ongoing History ...
'Better than Juilliard': How Rodney Whitaker built MSU's jazz studies into acclaimed program
MSU jazz studies director Rodney Whitaker was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in September.
The Register Citizen1d
Litchfield Jazz Festival continues to celebrate legacy of jazz with 30th anniversary fest this July
The 30th Litchfield Jazz Festival which will take place from July 25-27 at the Frederick Gunn School in Washington, ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution4d
Record label known for recording jazz greats to be featured in Sunday concert
Neranenah, a word that means “to come together and sing,” is the rebranded name for the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival. Neranenah will kick off its 2025 season Sunday at Studio Theatre at the Sandy ...