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For Keyboard Ace Mike LeDonne it’s all about doing good

January 10, 2023 | Gary G. Vercelli

Mike LeDonne is one of the most respected jazz pianists in New York City. LeDonne has worked with jazz giants including Milt Jackson and Benny Golson. He has also volunteered hundreds of hours as an advocate for the disabled community.

Pharoah Sanders, giant of spirit-driven jazz, dies at 81

September 24, 2022

Sanders, revered as one of the avant-garde's greatest tenor saxophonists, was a member of John Coltrane's final quartet whose expressive playing laid a path for generations of musicians.

Joey DeFrancesco, driving force on the Hammond organ, dies at 51

August 26, 2022

DeFrancesco played in Miles Davis's band as a teenager, brought the sound of the Hammond B-3 organ roaring back to the jazz mainstream in the 1990s and remained the instrument's most visible champion.

Joe Gilman: A Sacramento Jazz Master Explores A Classic Live Recording

August 5, 2022 | Gary G. Vercelli

Joe Gilman will perform two shows at Twin Lotus Thai restaurant on Sunday, August 7.

Pianist Lynne Arriale strikes a chord with everyday Americans

July 28, 2022 | Avery Jeffry

Lynne Arriale has been described as a “poet-laureate of the piano”. Her newest album, The Lights Are Always On, is a poignant yet inspiring expression of events that have touched so many of our lives over the past two years.

The Hammond Organ and Jazz: A Soulful Combination

July 8, 2022 | Gary G. Vercelli

Since the 1960s, the Hammond organ has been essential in some of the most popular and soulful jazz recordings. Let’s examine the history and appeal of this iconic instrument.

Celebrating the many faces of Miles Davis

May 26, 2022 | Andrew Mills

Synonymous with cool and a signature muted trumpet sound, Miles Davis is one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time — but, he was so much more than that. On the 96th anniversary of his birth, we’ll explore his genre-defying musical legacy.

Michael Wolff: Jazz Innovator, Life Optimist

May 16, 2022 | Gary G. Vercelli

Remember jazz pianist Michael Wolff? He's best known as Arsenio Hall's sidekick and music director. Wolff has overcome many physical challenges and details it all in his recently published memoir, "On That Note."

Classic jazz revitalized in new release by Catherine Russell

May 12, 2022 | Avery Jeffry

The celebrated singer hearkens back to the roots of an American art form and gives them new life in her newest album, "Send For Me."

Who says big band jazz is for old people? Not this teenage composer

May 11, 2022

California musician Skylar Tang, 16, is the winner of a Jazz at Lincoln Center contest.

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For Keyboard Ace Mike LeDonne it’s all about doing good

Pharoah Sanders, giant of spirit-driven jazz, dies at 81

Joey DeFrancesco, driving force on the Hammond organ, dies at 51

Joe Gilman: A Sacramento Jazz Master Explores A Classic Live Recording

Pianist Lynne Arriale strikes a chord with everyday Americans

The Hammond Organ and Jazz: A Soulful Combination

Celebrating the many faces of Miles Davis

Michael Wolff: Jazz Innovator, Life Optimist

Classic jazz revitalized in new release by Catherine Russell

Who says big band jazz is for old people? Not this teenage composer

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