Charleston Jazz Announces Spring and Summer 2021 Events
Mike Lawson | April 1, 2021Charleston Jazz announced plans for the Charleston Jazz Academy, an upcoming worship team workshop and showcase, the Youth Jazz Orchestra All Stars, the Jazz Combo Summer Camp and the upcoming World of Jazz event. Read More...
Juilliard to Hold Its 116th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, June 18, 2021, at 11am
Mike Lawson | March 31, 2021The Juilliard School recently announced that its 116th commencement ceremony will be held in person on Friday, June 18, 2021, at 11am, outdoors on the Lincoln Center campus for a limited audience. The ceremony will also be livestreamed at juilliard.edu. Read More...
Pianist Karl Larson Performs Scott Wollschleger’s “Dark Days,” Live Streamed from Roulette in Brooklyn on May 6
Mike Lawson | March 31, 2021On May 6 at 8:00pm ET, pianist Karl Larson makes his solo debut at Brooklyn’s Roulette in a free, live streamed concert celebrating the release of Dark Days, a new album of solo piano music by composer Scott Wollschleger that is expected to be released April 23 on New Focus Recordings. Read More...
Monterey Jazz Festival Next Generation Jazz Orchestra Auditions Update – Deadline Extended to April 15
Mike Lawson | March 30, 2021Each year, the Monterey Jazz Festival brings together 21 accomplished high school jazz musicians from across the U.S. to form an all-star jazz orchestra that performs at the annual festival. The deadline for video auditions for this year’s Next Generation Jazz Orchestra, which will perform at the 64th Monterey Jazz Festival in September, has been extended to April 15, 2021. Read More...
DC Jazz Festival Announces International Jazz Day 2021 Program
Mike Lawson | March 30, 2021The DC Jazz Festival’s International Jazz Day 2021 program for April 30 will include performances from saxophonist Kenny Garrett and vocalist/pianist Aaron Myers. Also included: Meet-the-Artist interviews with Garrett and Myers by DCJF Executive Director Sunny Sumter and Artistic Director Willard Jenkins. Read More...
A Reminder from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation: Music Relief Fund Deadlines Approaching
Mike Lawson | March 30, 2021The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Jazz & Heritage Music Relief Fund. Musicians and Music Industry Workers are welcome to apply. The deadline for musicians to apply is Wednesday, March 31. The deadline for industry workers to apply is Tuesday, April 6th. Questions about the Music Relief Fund […] Read More...
The Brooklyn Rooftop Series Presents Philip Harper on April 9
Mike Lawson | March 30, 2021On Friday, April 9 from 7:30pm at 14B Rooftop Lounge – 14B 53rd Street Brooklyn, jazz impresario Michael Brovkine (Founder of Made in New York Jazz) is hosting an early return to the post-Covid concert world with this live set from trumpeter Philip Harder accompanied by his band: Jonathan Beshay (saxophone), Miki Yamanaka (piano), Dishan […] Read More...
Charleston Jazz Orchestra Season 13 Continues with World of Jazz Events in Mid-April
Mike Lawson | March 29, 2021World Of Jazz: A Global Experience is scheduled for the Firefly Distillery at Friday, April 16, 2021 at 6PM; and also for Charleston Music Hall on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 5PM and 8PM. There also will be a virtual (on demand) performance starting May 1, 2021. More details from Charleston Jazz Orchestra (www.charlestonjazz.com): CHARLESTON, […] Read More...
Blues Alley Announces Monday Night Jazz Series in April
Mike Lawson | March 27, 2021Noting that April is “Jazz Guitar Month,” Washington, DC-based Blues Alley announced its lineup for Monday night performances on April 5, 12, 19 and 26. All performances begin 8 pm Eastern. Blues Alley also offers a “Master Class” each night at 7:30. April 5 – Dave Chappell feat. Dan Hovey April 12 – Dave Chappell […] Read More...
Virginia Arts Festival’s 2021 Virginia International Tattoo Set for June 3-6 at New Outdoor Venue
SBO Staff | March 26, 2021NORFOLK, VA – Virginia Arts Festival’s 2021 Virginia International Tattoo is set for new dates (June 3-6) and a new outdoor venue (Kornblau Field at Old Dominion University’s S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, VA). More details from the Virginia Arts Festival (www.vafest.org): For more than two decades, the Virginia Arts Festival’s Virginia International Tattoo has […] Read More...
Virginia Arts Festival’s 2021 Virginia International Tattoo Set for June 3-6 at New Outdoor Venue
Mike Lawson | March 26, 2021NORFOLK, VA – Virginia Arts Festival’s 2021 Virginia International Tattoo is set for new dates (June 3-6) and a new outdoor venue (Kornblau Field at Old Dominion University’s S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, VA). More details from the Virginia Arts Festival (www.vafest.org): For more than two decades, the Virginia Arts Festival’s Virginia International Tattoo has […] Read More...
New Hal Leonard Music Technology Title Called Essential for Music Educators
Mike Lawson | March 25, 2021Music Technology 101 book/video provides the basics of music production for technology labs or home studios MILWAUKEE, 3.25.21—Many of today’s music educators are also tasked with teaching their students about technology, an essential component for today’s musicians for sure, but something that the educators themselves might not have been educated in! The new Hal Leonard […] Read More...
