Abit of Brazilian jazz and pop can help brighten these short, often overcast November days. Read More
The Beach Boys' California Girls and Bob Marley's Catch a Fire are among 25 songs to be inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. The U.S. Recording Academy released its list of 2010 inductees on Wednesday, ranging from Dipper Mouth Blues (1923) by King Oliver & His Jazz Band to Birdland (1977) by Weather Report. Read More
Last week I posted about star-crossed trumpeter Don Sleet [pictured] and his sole leadership album All Members. Read More
MUSIC from all around the globe filled Auldyn School Hall when Ramsey Town Band gave its 26th annual subscription concert. Read More
More than 40 years after he first started blowing notes on the trumpet, Al Eberhardt keeps jamming, and he does it nearly always with a smile. Read More
Elgin residents will have a unique opportunity to experience a world-class big band for free. Read More
No Frank Sinatra box set should contain two versions of him singing "Bad Bad Leroy Brown." Read More
The New England Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce its presentation of Amanda Carr and the Kenny Hadley Big Band Jazz Brunch at the renowned Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA on Sunday, November 15, 2009 hosted by WBZ'S Jordan Rich. Guests will enjoy a culinary spectacular beginning promptly at noon followed by many of the big band hits featured on their new CD, Common Thread, which celebrated its release to a sold-out crowd at Scullers Jazz club in Boston. Read More
Doug Guy is going to give 94 year olds a bad name. Read More
Coming soon to a doorbell near you will be the annual appearance of ghosts, goblins and whatever ghoulish creations people will concoct this year. Read More
Harry James was one of the most outstanding instrumentalists of the swing era, employing a bravura playing style that made his ... Read the full Harry James bio.