Aug 9, 2022 2:44 PM
Newport Artists Talk Music, Working & Milestones
In stories and signage, the 2022 Newport Jazz Festival paid homage to beloved founder George Wein, who died last…
Drummer/bandleader Nate Smith describes the lows and highs of touring.
Aug 9, 2022 2:44 PM
In stories and signage, the 2022 Newport Jazz Festival paid homage to beloved founder George Wein, who died last…
Aldana has acquired a reputation for intense commitment to her instrument.
Aug 3, 2022 2:26 PM
To those who have followed saxophonist Melissa Aldana’s career, her victory as Rising Star Artist of the Year in the…
“I always have this feeling of emptiness after I play a concert,” Aldana said. “This has been for years. Sometimes I can easily cry, and there’s nothing wrong.”
May 17, 2022 4:02 PM
Melissa Aldana’s musical journey has been sprinkled with stardust, from 1990s TV appearances as a saxophone prodigy…
The big band cause was in-house at jazzahead! this year, including impressive work by the Dutch leader/composer/pianist Kathrine Windfeld.
May 10, 2022 2:52 PM
When it comes to major, all-purpose jazz conference/festivals across the Atlantic, all roads have led to Bremen for the…
