For those of us of a certain age, let's say baby boomers, the Steve Miller Band is our summertime soundtrack with each song a nostalgic memory of hanging by the pool or swimming hole with friends, ...
Sometimes it's tough for jazz enthusiasts to cast aside biases about pop music and listen to artists afresh, as if they were hearing a musician or a singer for the first time. And sometimes jazz ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Duke Ellington, a giant in jazz history, was more than just a composer and bandleader—he was a cultural architect whose music told the stories of Black excellence, struggle, and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Roy Ayers, the vibraphonist, composer, and all-around musical genius, left an indelible mark on the world of jazz-funk, soul, and R&B. His music, with its hypnotic grooves and rich ...
Hartford Public Library recently announced the lineup for its 2025 Baby Grand Jazz Series, marking the 21st season for the concert series, which takes place on Sunday afternoons at 3 p.m. from January ...
Andy Rothstein reimagines Bob Dylan’s iconic classic as a stunning guitar-driven instrumental. This captivating rendition of "It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue" embarks on an unexpected journey, nodding to ...
Sixteen different jazz acts will perform at Hartford Public Library’s 2023 Baby Grand Jazz series, which begins Jan. 8 and runs through April 30 in the Center for Contemporary Culture at the library’s ...