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Monterey 2012: Gerald Clayton Trio
Saturday, 11:15 PM — Coffee House Gallery Gerald Clayton — photo by Ben Wolf It’s getting late, and pianist Gerald Clayton is in his third and final set of the evening. But the Coffee House Gallery is...
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In Photos: MJF/55 – Day 2 (Part 1)
Here’s a selection of photos from Saturday’s shows at the 55th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, September 22, 2012. Artists include Robert Randolph and the Family Band, the Aram Shelton Quartet, Mingo...
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Monterey 2012: Linda Tillery & the Cultural Heritage Choir
Sunday, 2:30 PM — Garden Stage They’re getting right down to the roots at the Garden Stage as the 55th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival swings through its final day. Five figures, four of them women, all...
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Monterey 2012: Mads Tolling Quartet
Sunday, 4:00 PM – Garden Stage The circle of jazz violinists is a relatively small one. The list of top jazz musicians from Denmark is equally brief. But Mads Tolling is that rare bird who belongs to...
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Monterey 2012: John Abercrombie Organ Trio
John Abercrombie — photo by Chris Tribble Sunday, 7:00 PM – Night Club Stage Kicking off a triple-bill of Hammond B3 organ sets at the Night Club stage, guitarist John Abercrombie is offering up a...
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In Photos: MJF/55 – Day 2 (Part 2)
Here are a few more photos from Saturday’s shows at the 55th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, September 22, 2012. Artists include Antonio Sanchez & Migration, Gerald Clayton, and the “Monterey Jazz...
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Monterey 2012: Tigran Hamasyan Trio
Tigran Hamasyan — photo by Vahan Stepanyan Sunday, 8:30 PM – Coffee House Gallery The Coffee House Gallery is the smallest and most obscure of the five main stages at the Monterey Jazz Festival. It’s...
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Monterey 2012: 90 Miles
Sunday, 10:00 PM – Dizzy’s Den The 55th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival has saved the best for last. Closing out Sunday night’s program on the stage known as Dizzy’s Den, Nicholas Payton, David Sánchez...
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Monterey 2012: Final Thoughts
The 55th annual Monterey Jazz Festival is receding into memory now, but this was one of those years that will be fondly recalled. The programming was diverse and of consistently high quality, the...
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In Photos: MJF/55 – Day 3
Here’s a selection of photos from Sunday’s shows at the 55th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, September 23, 2012. Artists include Linda Tillery & the Cultural Heritage Choir, the Mads Tolling...
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Roadhouse Café: The Best Jazz Location in Southwest Florida
Located in Fort Myers near San Carlos Park, the Roadhouse Café dominates the jazz music scene for Southwest Florida. Offering a complete menu with exceptional food and untouchable jazz in the region,...
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Jazz History For First Time Listeners
The word ‘jazz’ conjures up an image of something that pops, something fresh and smooth, something that flows easily off the tongue. Jazz has been called many things, rebel music, ‘black’ music, pain...
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Charles Lloyd Quartet @ Yoshi’s
YOSHI’S, OAKLAND – THURSDAY, SEPT. 23, 2010 — 8:00 P.M Charles Lloyd; photo courtesy www.charleslloyd.com As the Charles Lloyd Quartet began the second half of a two-night engagement at Yoshi’s Oakland...
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Teens in Southwest Florida Discover Jazz
On Wednesday, students trickled into a back room at Artis-Naples – their instruments tucked under their arms or inside cases. Slowly the din of their collective scales and warm-ups, the buzzing into...
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9 Top Jazz Festivals Around the World
Jazz exists in many forms. It can be relaxing, upbeat, slow, fast, erratic, and so many other variations. The best jazz music can transport a listener to a different time and place, wringing every...
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The Origins of Jazz
Where did jazz originate? Jazz originated in New Orleans in the second half of the 19th century. A port city, New Orleans had people coming in from around the world, socializing, and sharing their...
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Can’t Sit and Play? Tips for Musicians Who Are Always on Their Feet
Whether you play an instrument that practically forces you to stand or you simply like the freedom to run around the stage or get the crowd jumping, spending a ton of time on your feet can be painful....
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Best Jazz Clubs Around the World
If you love jazz, heading to a jazz club is an excellent way to spend an evening. While being able to experience great music is usually the main goal, the best jazz clubs in the world also offer more...
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10 Travel Destinations for Jazz-Lovers
Jazz is a world-wide phenomenon. When you want to experience an exceptional jazz performance or festival, there are plenty of cities on the table. Some feel like classic choices, while others seem a...
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