Discovery: If you’re not going to any local jazz this weekend, I have a fine online recommendation: It’s worth the $15 livestream ticket for NYC’s Smoke Fri-Sat for pianist Cyrus Chestnut, who…

As a fan of Jörg A. Schneider’s Collaborations albums, I have to say that the latest batch is some of Continue Reading Go to Source Author: Dave Foxall

With a background in blues and soft rock and a deep appreciation for the urban smooth jazz vibe, guitarist Ellis White (now in Florida, originally from Maine) sings through his…

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Discovery: We now have a local jazz podcast! Xara Wilde has continued the podcast she started in Albany  NY, starting with Thrio’s CD release gig at Sharp Nine recently. To hear it…

Discoveries: 1. I’m very disappointed the UNC Jazz Faculty canceled their evening performance last night for “inclement” weather. It looked darned “clement” to me… 2. I’ve added Wilmington’s Cameron Art Museum to the venue…

Discoveries: 1. ​City Lights is not​ playing at Sullivan’s Saturday night. They’ve switched with Daze Work & will be in Cary instead at 7p Friday, 8p Saturday, Umstead Hotel: https://citylightsjazz.com/events 2. Greensboro’s O’Henry Hotel is back…

Discoveries: 1. ​City Lights is not​ playing at Sullivan’s Saturday night. They’ve switched with Daze Work & will be in Cary instead at 7p Friday, 8p Saturday, Umstead Hotel: https://citylightsjazz.com/events 2. Greensboro’s O’Henry Hotel is back…

Disoveries: 1. ​Al Strong’s just been named the Durham Arts Council’s Community Arts Partnerships Director, starting tomorrow. A good choice. 2. NYC’s Dizzy’s Club now offering $9.99/month or $99.99 a year for their second-tier…