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Pianist Emmet Cohen Shoots For The Moon

Harlem has always been one the cornerstones of jazz and popular American music. The traditions that began there in the 1920’s have remained and been amplified by young musicians like pianist Emmet Cohen.

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Guitarist Pasquale Grasso is feeling inspired

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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."