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04/09/2025

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04/09/2025

Happy Birthday WAYNE SHORTER (August 25, 1933 - March 2, 2023) R.I.P.

25/08/2025

22/08/2024

Why is jazz no longer a part of the pop scene? "Because music doesn't matter anymore. People don’t care anymore about the music itself, they care about who makes the music. The public is more interested in celebrities and how a certain artist is more famous than music. The way audiences relate to music has changed. She no longer has a transcendental connection with music and its quality. she just wants the charm. Jazz doesn't want to be a part of it. Do you know why? It's not about humility or arrogance, a position "we don't want to be famous, we are 'underground'", none of that. Jazz is about the human soul, not the appearance. Jazz has values, it teaches us to live in the moment, to work together and above all to respect the neighbor. When musicians get together to play together, you need to respect and understand what the other person is doing. Jazz in particular is an international language that represents freedom, thanks to its roots in slavery. Jazz makes people feel good about themselves. ” - Herbie Hancock

29/07/2024

Thanks for sharing Ken Moshesh!

11/05/2024

Thanks for sharing Ken Moshesh!

Here are the nominees for the Jazz Journalists Association Historical Record of the Year:

Evenings At The Village Gate, John Coltrane and Eric Dolphy (Impulse Records)

Miles Davis in Concert at the Olympia Paris 1957 (Fresh Sounds)

Emerald City Nights: Live at the Penthouse 1966-1968, Ahmad Jamal (Anagram/Elemental Music)

The Complete Maiden Voyage Recordings, Art Pepper (Omnivore Recordings)

You’ve Got to Learn, Nina Simone (Verve Records)
The Jazz Journalists Association has announced finalists for the 2024 JJA Jazz Awards, the organization's 29th annual celebration of excellence in jazz and jazz journalism. Of thousands of nominees proposed for Awards in 49 categories by professional voting members of the JJA in first round submissions, dozens claiming the most mentions are presented to those same JJA members now as finalists for consideration of their works in calendar year 2023.

Nominees for Recordings and Performance awards here;
https://jjajazzawards.org/2024-nominees-for-performance-recordings/

See all the 2024 finalist nominees for Journalism and Media here;
https://jjajazzawards.org/2024-nominees-for-journalism-media/

Winners of the 2024 JJA Jazz Awards will be announced in May.
For more information including sponsorship opportunities for the JJA Jazz Awards, please contact Howard Mandel, [email protected].
International Jazz Day

01/04/2024

Benjamin, a two-time Grammy-winning musician and one of the original members of the eclectic Robert Glasper Experiment band, has died.

20/03/2024

Seven Springs will be hosting Soul City International Roots Music Festival April 13th!! Ticket link below

This isn't just a concert; it's an experience! The festival will also feature food trucks, vendors, and an atmosphere perfect for sharing good energy and meeting new friends. Gates open at 1 pm, and the music starts at 2 pm. Don't miss your chance to be part of this inaugural celebration of soul, community, and incredible music!

So grab your friends and get ready for an unforgettable afternoon at the Soul City International Roots Music Festival!

Children under 10 years old attend Free!

Tickets available at:

2024 Soul City International Roots Music Festival

See you very soon!

14/01/2024

Next time I’m in the River City I have to see this!

Say Hello to Elizabeth City's newest addition to downtown! 😎

This beautiful mural is of the legendary American jazz drummer and composer, Max Roach, born in Pasquotank County 100 years ago! 🤩🥁✨

Come see for yourself!
📍Located on Water Street, Elizabeth City!
Artist: Scott Nurkin 🎨