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New York, NY (February 27, 2013)  Today Jazz at Lincoln Center announced its 2013-14 Concert and Education Season which boasts a diverse range of artistry and embodies the concept “all jazz is modern” (see attached chronology).  Compelling new programs...

© -Steven Cerra, copyright protected; all rights reserved. "an artist beyond category." - Nat Hentoff "A true jazz original...a restlessly creative spirit, and a modern day role model for any aspiring musician who dares to follow his or her own vision...

Saxophonist Branford Marsalis, oldest son of New Orleans pianist and educator Ellis Marsalis, released an album with his quartet this week. He spoke to weekends on All Things Considered host Guy Raz about the failings of modern jazz, his hopes for the...

Edward Perraud. Photo credit: Nada Zgank Ljubljana Jazz Festival 2016 (Ljubljana, Cankarjev Dom, June 29 – July 2. Review by Henning Bolte) In his thoughtful round-up review of Ljubljana Jazz Festival 2016, Henning Bolte takes a succession of themes...

Above, Anton Schwartz played last year’s Festival with Thomas Marriott. I am looking forward to Friday and the opening of the 2015 EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL which runs from October 9 through November 18, 2015 The Earshot Jazz Festival swings into its ...