jazz

Dave Kaspar is approaching his ninth year of bringing jazz to locales in Central New York, but in talking to him, it sounds like he has been promoting shows for decades. Kaspar, an independent jazz promoter with #JazzintheBurbs, stands…

Joel Ross’ Good Vibes headlined the final night of Hudson Jazz Festival with a 90 minute set of adventurous jazz that passed the vibe check both literally and figuratively. Ross, a first-class vibraphonist who grew up in Chicago, has…

Binghamton's Anderson Center for the Performing Arts is bringing a special performance from acclaimed vocal jazz ensemble the New York Voices to their stage on October 5 at 3:00 p.m. Not only will attendees witness the talents of the…

New Rochelle-based jazz pianist Jared Pauley and his Quartet are set to perform at Mt. Kisco, NY's Jazz on Main on October 16 at 7:00 p.m. The Jared Pauley Quartet may be a jazz band, but that doesn't stop them from experimenting…

The Lake George Arts Project has announced the return of the Jazz at the Lake festival in Lake George. It will happen September 12-14 at Shepard Park. Going into the event's 41st year, the occasion is undoubtedly one of the Northeast's…

NYC-based pianist Maria Kaushansky will release her wistful debut album, Northbound to Finch, later this fall on October 17. Northbound to Finch is a stirring tribute to Kaushansky's upbringing in Toronto after immigrating from…

On August 9, Saratoga Performing Arts Center hosted Grammy-award winning singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist, Laufey, with The Philadelphia Orchestra, attracting thousands of dedicated and new curious fans to the venue. Photo by…

CNY Jazz Band The Blacklites will perform at the free CNY Jazz in the City concert for the 21st time on July 24. The concert is from 6 to 9 p.m. on the lawn behind Dunk & Bright Furniture. The Blacklites are a jazz group from…

Harlem’s Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Plaza is hosting live music this summer as part of New York State’s Summer Stage in Harlem series. Presented by the Office of General Services and the Harlem Community Development Corporation, the free…

Social media heavyweights are agitating against the “epidemic” of Australians in New York City. Their claims to a unique culture, we are told, are disingenuous and plain. And while I agree that Brooklyn probably doesn’t need another brunch…