Born in 1909, around the same time that trad jazz was emerging in New Orleans, Barker lived with his parents, Moses Barker ...

Danny Barker Guitar and Banjo Fest runs March 18-23, and includes tributes and mentoring events throughout the week, as well ...

Most of those who have written about it will tell you that The Original Dixieland Jazz Band was the first band to record a jazz record, in late February 1917. The Original Dixieland Jazz Band were ...

Mo's Open Table restaurant on Sunday evening hosted a groundbreaking event, Breezing with WDP and Friends, that blended live ...

Saxophonist and composer Boyce Justice Griffith emphasizes the beauty and necessity of being grounded in one’s principles with his concept album, The Point. No matter one’s age, demographic, ...

The Utah Jazz has been suffering from one of the worst seasons in the NBA. With just 15 wins so far, the Jazz have now recorded a whopping 53 losses! In their latest encounter against the ...

For the fourth time in as many years, Jerry Bergonzi will be taking to the stage for Jazz Hastings’ March session. He will be ...

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The band is celebrating 40 years with An American Jazz & Swing Portrait on March 9 in Merritt Island. Admission to the concert is free. Call 321-258-5580. Photo courtesy community band of brevard.

She made her presence felt, too, with drummer (and then-husband) Max Roach’s band on three notable early 60s jazz albums (including We Insist!) that offered a trenchant socio-political ...

March 5, 2025 • The vibraphonist, composer and jazz-funk pioneer helped inspire the neo-soul movement, and his best-known song was sampled over 100 times.