On Saturday, August 29, the jazz world celebrates the 100th birth date of Charlie “Bird” Parker. The 100th centennial is no ordinary celebration. Parker is a revered figure whose short-lived […]
The Lasting Legacy Of Charlie “Bird” Parker At 100
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CHARLIE PARKER: NOW’S THE TIME – CELEBRATING BIRD AT 100
92Y marks the centennial of Charlie Parker on his birthday, August 29, 2020, with a multidisciplinary celebration featuring 24 hours of special events on Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August […]
How The NYC Police Used The Cabaret Card To Keep Jazz Musicians Of Color From Performing
The NPR program, Jazz Night in America, recently produced an excellent 9-minute video, narrated by jazz artist Christian McBride, that provides an exposé on the infamous use of the cabaret […]
The Heartbreaking Loss Of A Historic Lineup For The 2020 Northwest Jazz Festival
When the reality set in that it was going to be impossible for the Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston, NY to happen this year, I knew it was going to […]
The Black And White Jazz Photography Of Jack Zuff
(Photo of Elio Villafranca the Northwest Jazz Festival by Jack Zuff) A few years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Jack Zuff. Somehow, I had come across his photography, […]
Alto Sax Master Richie Cole Has Died At The Age of 72
(Photo Credits: Jack Zuff from October, 2017 JazzBuffalo Presents Concert at Musical Fare Theatre.) Alto saxophone great Richie Cole once referred to in Downbeat magazine as “the sax machine,” has died […]
Jazz In Town: Giving Thanks For Jazz In Our Community
We have much to be thankful for! In our jazz community of audiences, venues, and musicians we have seen a resurgence that has not been seen for many years. Enriching […]
Vincent Herring, Bobby Watson, and Gary Bartz Record Landmark Album To Honor 100th Birthday Of Jazz Icon Charlie Parker
August 29, 2020, will mark the centennial of one of jazz’s most iconic figures, Charlie Parker. The global celebration of Charlie Parker begins with a historic alto saxophone summit bringing […]
JazzNotes Vol 2: Jazz In The News
Links to stories about jazz in the news featuring Dave Liebman, Nat King Cole, Bill Frisell, Charlie Parker, and the Diva Orchestra. For a New Live Recording, Dave Liebman Heads […]
Ira Gitler, Jazz Critic And Historian Passes At 90
The highly-regarded jazz critic and historian, Ira Gitler, died on Saturday at the age of 90. While his last years were spent in a nursing home, Ira Gitler devoted a […]
