Forrest Helmick, trumpet player and founder of the Blue Street Jazz Band, died at home on December 29th. He was 66 years old. He was
Chicago area saxophonist/clarinetist Ron Dewar died on January 4th, he was 82. Dewar had a long association with the University of Illinois Jazz Band as
Visual artist Robert Andrew Parker died on December 27th at age 96. Among an extensive body of work he painted record covers for labels including
Bryan Wright’s Rivermont Records is celebrating 20 years in 2024. In that time they have become the preeminent outlet for ragtime and 1920s hot dance
Not to imply the competition was fierce or anything, but I just included this album as one of my three picks for Historical Record of
While this is her debut album as leader, Hannah Gill has been on the scene longer than her 26 years might suggest. She moved to
All profits from sales of this CD will go to Noel Kaletsky’s family. Contact Fred Vigorito at vigorjazz@aol.com or (203) 453-5916. It saddens me that
TUCSON JAZZ FESTIVAL (Tucson, AZ) – Jan. 12-20 A week-long, city-wide event with individually ticketed concerts at the historic Fox and Rialto theaters, as well
Even in 2023 buying albums is one of the most direct ways you can support jazz. It’s also one of the most rewarding. While many
TUCSON JAZZ FESTIVAL (Tucson, AZ) – Jan. 12-20 A week-long, city-wide event with individually ticketed concerts at the historic Fox and Rialto theaters, as well
Steve Caddick passed away on November 5th, he was 73 years old. He spent his last day singing his favorite songs surrounded by his family.
Chicago based jazz bassist John Bany died on 5 November 2023, he was 81. He was the fifth in a generational family legacy of bassists
Manfred “Manni” Selchow died on November 5th, he was 87. While he was a good enough pianist to earn a scholarship, Manfred Selchow quickly realized
34th annual ARIZONA CLASSIC JAZZ FESTIVAL (Chandler, AZ) – Nov. 2-5 Scheduled Guests: Howard Alden, guitar, Banjo Pieter Meijers, reeds, Brass Nickels Jazz Band, Cheryl’s
Two weeks ago in a conversation about the blues, I pulled up our profile of Norman Vickers to illustrate his story of watching a forgotten
Founded in 2002, the River Rasin Ragtime Revue is one of the premier ragtime ensembles in the country. They have grown support in their local
The George Gee Swing Orchestra is the house band at Swing 46, a long-running nightclub in Times Square. Gee has been leading big bands since
How’s your French? Tea for 20’s is a traditional jazz band playing for swing dancers in Montreal. While their last full length album was a
Dan Gabel, the remarkable young man on the cover of our March 2021 issue, started a band while still a Dorsey obsessed 13 year old
A chanteuse from LA who performs under a single name, Jeudi likes to dig deep for vocal gems of the ’30s to ’50s. Her album
