The Bix Centennial All Stars • Celebrating Bix (Double LP)
Joe Bebco
December 30, 2023
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
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
I reviewed a very special album from the UK-based Down for the Count a few months ago. They are a jazz collective, something like James
The Christmas albums I reviewed this year progressed from full band to big band to orchestra and on up to orchestra with strings and vocal
DJANGO BY THE SEA (Kittery, ME) Sept. 29 – Oct. 1 The premiere annual Gypsy Jazz festival in New England takes place at The Dance
Morgan Powell, a composer and jazz trombonist, died on August 20th, he was 85. A graduate of the famous University of North Texas Music Program
